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ASSEMBLY 


SKETCH  BOOK, 

SESSION  1883. 


NORTH  CAROLINA. 

BY 

J.  S.  TOMLINSON. 


vox-.xj:m:h:  s. 


RALEIGH,  N.  C.  : 
Edwards,  Broughton  &  Co.,  Steam  Printers  and  Binders. 
1883. 


PREFACE. 


The  reader  will  find  that  the  sketches  in  this  little  volume 
are  arranged  numerically  by  districts  for  the  Senate  and 
alphabetically  by  counties  for  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives. The  subject  matter  was  prapared  for  the  printer  in 
such  haste,  in  less  than  one  Aveek,  that  there  ma\-  be  some 
errors ;  I  have,  however,  endeavored  to  get  correct  data 
and  state  nothing  but  facts. 

J.  S.  T. 

Raleigh,  A'.  C,  March  id,  1883. 


ASSEMBLY 

SKETCH-BOOK. 


SESSION  188  3. 


SENATE. 


First  District. 

JAMES  MONROE  WOODHOUSE, 

POPLAR  BRANCH,  CURRITUCK  COUNTY,  N.  C, 

Was  born  in  Currituck  county  on  the  14th  day  of  Decem- 
ber, 1835,  and  is  forty-eight  years  old.  He  received  a  com- 
mon school  education,  studied  no  profession,  and  is  a  farmer 
by  occupation.  In  1867  he  was  appointed  a  justice  of  the 
peace  for  his  county,  and  has  held  that  position  ever  since. 
In  1861  he  was  commissioned  Colonel  of  the  militia  of  Cur- 
rituc^v  county,  and  after  the  fall  of  Roanoke  Island  in  1862, 
was  for  some  time  in  active  service  with  his  command. 
After  the  war,  returned  to  his  duties  on  the  farm  and  was 
successful.  In  1868,  was  elected  county  commissioner.  Was 
elected  by  the  Democratic  party  as  a  member  of  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  years  of  1870-'72,  1874  and  again 
in  1878.  Was  never  beaten,  and  having  a  deep  seat  in  the 
affections  of  his  people  he  can't  be  beat.  In  1859,  the  Col- 
onel was  united  in  matrimony  with  Miss  Sarah  M.  Gallop, 
of  his  own  county,  and  has  six  children  living.  He  is  one 
of  the  most  popular  men  in  his  county,  and  the  man  has 
yet  to  come  who  can  carr}^  a  larger  vote  than  he  can.  As  a 
representative  of  his  people,  he  is  ever  watchful  of  their 
interests.  Courteous,  manly,  dignified  in  his  manners,  and 
to  his  friends  true,  tried  and  c  onfiding — to  every  one  liberal 
to  a  fault — he  is  well  known  and  liked  by  all  who  know 
him.  He  was  a  member  in  the  House  in  1879  and  in  the 
Senate  in  1881,  and  his  people  still  recognizing  his  worth 
returned  him  to  the  present  Senate.  His  wife  died  March 
26th,  1881.  Fle  serves  on  committee  of  Finance  and  is 
chairman  of  committee  on  Salaries  and  Fees  and  joint  com- 
mittee on  Fish  Interest. 


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W.  W.  SPEIGHT, 

SUNBURRY,  GATES  COUNTY,  N.  C, 

Son  of  John  W.  Speight,  and  was  born  in  Gates  county 
Jul}'  27,  1831.  Educated  at  common  schools.  Married 
Miss  Rebecca,  daughter  of  Henry  Hofier,  June  28th,  1857, 
and  has  seven  children  living  and  one  dead.  Was  in  the 
war  about  three  years,  Company  C,  52d  N.  C.  Infantry,  Hill's 
Corps.  Was  captured  at  Farmville,  April  6th,  1865.  Was 
elected  on  the  Repuplican  ticket  over  the  former  Senator, 
W.  H.  Manning,  by  193  votes.  Committees:  Propositions 
and  Grievances  and  Public  Printing. 


Second  District. 

WILLIAM  WEYMOUTH  THOMAS  CAHO. 

STONEWALL,  PAMLICO  COUNTY,  N.  C. 

Born  in  Prince  George  county,  Maryland,  July  31st,  1847. 
He  represents  the  Second  Senatorial  District,  composed  of 
the  counties  of  Beaufort,  Dare,  Hyde,  Martin,  Pamlico,  Tyr- 
rell and  Washington.  Was  elected  by  a  majority  of  527, 
leading  his  ticket,  Democratic  in  politics,  and  twice  elected 
to  fill  this  position  ;  the  first  time,  in  1876,  then  leading  his 
ticket  by  several  hundred  votes  ;  has  been  Chairman  of  the 
County  Democratic  Executive  Committee  for  eight  years, 
and  also  member  of  the  Congressional  Executive  Committee 
for  several  years ;  has  held  the  office  of  Coroner  in  his 
county  several  times;  was  educated  in  a  common  school; 
twice  married,  first  to  Miss  Fannie  Augusta  Hogan,  of 
Thomasville,  Davidson  county,  N,  C,  by  whom  he  has  one 
child — a  daughter — now  living,  just  eleven  years  old. 
Married  the  second  time  to  Miss  Apple  F.  Reddett,  of  Beau- 
fort county,  N.  C.  Served  in  war  of  the  States  in  company 
"  C,"  68th  Regiment,  N.  C.  Troops.  Obtained  license  to 
practice  law  in  Jurie,1878.  Chairman  of  the  Senate  branch 
of  the  Joint  Select  Committee  on  Redistricting  the  State, 
and  served  on  the  Judiciary  Committee,  the  Committee  on 
Privileges  and  Elections  and  on  Military  Affairs. 

Mr.  Caho  is  a  gentleman  of  pleasant  addrpss,  and  good 
practical  common  sense,  and  the  best  of  all,  he  knows  how 
to  properly  use  his  fund  of  knowledge.  He  is  editor  and 
proprietor  of  the  Pamlico  Enterprise,  and  a  faithful  Demo- 
crat, and  did  much  in  Eastern  Carolina  towards  holding  the 
party  together,  and  is  making  an  efficient  and  valuable 
member. 


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THEODOUE  W.  POOLE, 

WILLIAMSTON,  MARTIN  COUNTY,  N.  C, 

Is  one  of  the  two  Representatives  of  the  second  Senatorial 
District,  (composed  of  the  counties  of  Martin,  Beaufort, 
Washington,  Tyrrell,  Pamlico,  Hyde  and  Dare)  was  born  on 
the  22nd  day  of  November,  1844.  His  father  was  the  Rev. 
William  G.  Poole,  of  the  Methodist  Protestant  church.  He 
was  educated  in  the  city  of  Baltimore.  When  the  war  be- 
tween the  North  and  South  commenced  he  was  living  in 
Elizabeth  City,  N.  C,  and  on  the  4th  of  May,  1861,  volun- 
teered in  Martin's  company  which  was  placed  in  the  17th 
N.  C.  regiment,  and  ordered  to  Oregon  Inlet.  Remained  a 
short  time  at  Oregon  Inlet,  then  was  traosfered  to  the  8th 
N.  C.  Regiment  commanded  by  Col.  Shaw  of  Currituck  co., 
which  was  stationed  at  Roanoke  Island.  Was  captured  at 
Roanoke  Island  by  General  Burnside,  and  placed  on  parole. 
After  being  exchanged  he  joined  the  Second  N.  C.  Battalion 
(Col.  Green's)  and  was  stationed  at  Drury  Bluff  near  Rich- 
mond. In  the  latter  part  of  1862,  was  transfered  to  Com- 
pany C,  First  Maryland  Calvary  commanded  by  Col.  Brown. 
The  First  Maryland  Calvary  was  in  Gen  J.  E.  B.v. Stewart's 
command,  and  operated  with  Lee  and  Jackson  in  Virginia. 
Was  engaged  in  the  battles  of  Winchester,  Sharpsburg, 
Fredericksburg,  Brandy  Station,  Manassa,  Trevillian  Sta- 
tion, Gettysburg  and  in  fact  all  the  general  engagements  in 
Virginia,  Maryland  and  Pennsylvania  between  Lee's  army 
and  the  army  of  the  Potomac.  Was  captured  at  Chambers- 
burg,  Pa.,  when  that  place  was  destroyed  by  the  Confed- 
erates, and  taken  to  Camp  Chase  near  Columbus,  Ohio,  and 
kept  in  the  military  prison,  until  a  short  time  before  the  sur= 
render  of  Lee  at  Appomattox,  was  released  on  parole. 

In  1867,  went  West,  and  settled  at  Omaha,  Nebraska, 
then  crossed  the  plains  and  settled  at  Cheyenne— a  new 
town  then  just  started  at  the  foot  of  the  Rocky  Mountains 
in  Wyoming  Territory— on  the  Union  Pacific  Railroad. 
Was  one  of  the  first  settlers  of  Cheyenne.  In  ■  1868,  was 
elected  a  member  of  the  City  Council  of  Cheyenne  by  the 


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Democratic  party  by  a  handsome  majority.  In  1869,  was 
elected  Senator  in  the  "Wyoming  Legislature  by  the  Dem- 
ocratic Party.  Came  back  to  North  Carolina  on  Jan.  1st, 
1870,  and  married  Susan  E  Staton,  daughter  of  McGilvery 
M.  Staton  on  the  1st  of  February,  1870.  After  being  mar- 
ried, traveled  extensively  through  the  Northern  and  Wes- 
tern states.  Lived  three  years  in  Nebraska,  Wyoming  and 
Utah,  during  which  time  traveled  extensively  through  the 
Rocky  Mountains.  In  1873,  removed  to  Denver,  Colorado, 
where  he  engaged  in  the  Real  Es^^ate  business.  In  1876,  re- 
turned to  his  old  home  in  North  Carolina,  satisfied  of  the 
fact  that  there  is  no  better  place  than  the  good  "Old  North 
State." 

Has  two  children,  both  girls,  one  9,  and  the  other  11 
years  old.  He  is  in  politics — a  red  hot  democrat.  Was 
elected  to  the  present  Senate  over  a  Liberal  by  a  majority  of 
500  in  a  district  that  heretofore  has  been  very  close.  On 
the  committees  of  Internal  Improvements,  Finance,  Claims, 
and  Public  Buildings  and  Grounds. 

He  is  now  a  Druggist  by  occupation.  He  has  made  an 
active  and  energetic  member,  and  his  strong  efforts  in  be- 
half of  every  worthy  measure  have  been  earnest  and  un- 
ceasing. 


Tliird  District. 

GEORGE  ALLEM  MEBANE, 

WINDSOR,  BERTIE  COUNTY,  N.  0. 

He  was  ushered  into  existence  on  that  national  and  pa- 
triotic  day,  July  4th,  1850,  at  Hermitage,  in  Bertie  county. 
He  is  son  of  Alien  Mebane.  Was  educated  at  the  common 
schools  of  Pennsylvania.  Was  elected  Senator  in  1876, 
was  census  enumerator  in  1880,  and  re-elected  to  the  pres- 
ent Senate  by  a  Republican  majority  of  1,200.  Married 
Miss  Jennie  Mills  Saaderlin,  daughter  of  Robert  Sanderlin, 
February  11th,  1877,  and  has  three  children.  Served  in  the 
war  as  waiter  in  Company  A,  85th  New  York  Regiment  of 
Yclunteers.    Serves  on  committees  of  Education  and  Cor- 


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pcratioDS.  For  the  past  two  years  he  has  been  connected 
with  the  Carolina  Enterprise,  as  one  of  its  editors. 


Foui'tli  District. 

J.  J.  GOODWIN, 

HALIFAX,  X.  C. 

^Ir.  Goodwin  is  an  "  out  and  out  "  RepubMcan,  and  comes 
from  an  "out  and  out''  Republican  county,  where  his 
party  has  been  in  power  ever  since  the  war.  He  is  a  very 
careful  and  attentive  member,  and  while  he  watches  closely 
the  good  of  his  party,  he  does  not  forget  the  general  good  of 
the  State.  But  to  Mr.  Goodwin's  credit  v^'e  will  say  that 
he  is  a  man  of  independence,  and  has  several  times  dur- 
ing this  session  "  put  his  foot  on  "  measures  that  other 
members  less  inclined  to  "  tote  fair  "  advocated  in  strong 
terms. 


Fiftii  District. 

EOBEET  R,  GRAY. 

TARBORO,  EDGECOMBE  COUXTY,  ^'.  C. 

Born  on  the  Poke  Island  farm  in  Edgecombe  countv, 
May  28th,  1851  Son  of  Sandy  and  Bythia  Battle.  Re- 
ceived his  education  to  some  extent  by  attending  night 
schools.  Entered  St.  Augustine  Normal  School,  at  Raleigh, 
in  1872,  but  not  having  the  funds  to  complete  a  thorough 
course  left  school  in  1874.  He  taught  school  from  1873  to 
1877=  Farmed  in  1S7S,  but  failing  to  find  this  profitable 
resumed  teaching.  Clerked  in  mercantile  business  at  Kill- 
Ciuick  in  1S30.  Married  Katie  Smith,  daughter  of  Edmond 
Folks,  Dec.  7th,  1881.  Elected  by  oOo  Republican  majority, 
Serves  on  committees  :  Salaries  and  Claims.  His  present 
occupation  is  that  of  a  farmer. 


Sixth  District. 

JOHN  KING, 

FALKLAXD.  PITT  COUXTY,  X.  C. 

Born  in  the  county  of  Pitt  in  the  year  1830  ;  son  of  John 
King,  and  was  educated  at  a  neighborhood  school ;  married 
and  has  seven  children  living,  five  boys  and  two  girls ;  was 


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a  Justice  of  the  Peace  before  the  war,  hence  was  on  the 
bench  when  the  old  County  Court  system  was  in  vogue. 
Held  the  position  of  Overseer  of  the  State  Grange,  1881-'2, 
and  at  one  time  was  Assessor  of  Tax  in  Kind. 

Politics — Whig  before  the  war,  Democrat  since;  was 
elected  to  the  House  of  Representatives  by  a  majority  of 
311  votes.  Was  raised  to  the  plow  and  clerking  in  a  dry 
goods  store  ;  has  steadily  followed  farming,  and  at  intervals 
engaged  in  merchandise,  and  has  succeeded  well  at  both. 
Is  member  of  the  following  committees:  Banks  and  Currency, 
Deaf,  Dumb  and  Blind  Institute,  Engrossed  Bills,  and  joint 
committee  on  Fish  Interest. 


Seyenth  District. 

JAMES  S.  BATTLE. 

ROCKY  MOUNT,  NASH  COUNTY,  N.  C. 

Born  May  30th,  1846,  at  Tarboro.  Edgecombe  county,  N. 
C;  son  of  William  S.  Battle;  educated  at  the  University  of 
North  Carolina,  at  Chapel  Hill.  Mr.  Battle,  though  quite 
young,  has  held  prominent  prositions  before.  He  is  a  Dem- 
ocrat, true  blue.  In  1876  he  was  a  delegate  to  the  National 
Democratic  Convention  which  convened  at  St.  Louis,  and 
in  1881,  he  represented  the  7th  Senatorial  District,  the  same 
position  which  he  occupies  now  with  his  colleague,  Mr. 
Farmer.  He  married  Miss  Johnnie  Soinerville,  October 
28th,  1868,  (daughter  of  J.  B.  Somerville,)  and  is  the  father 
of  five  children.  He  is  a  gentleman  of  fine  abilities  and 
one  of  the  handsomest  men  in  that  body.  He  enlisted  in 
company  G,  3d  North  Carolina  Cavalry.  Was  soon  pro- 
moted and  served  on  the  staff  of  Gen.  W.  R.  Cox,  as  Aid-de- 
Camp,  and  was  paroled  at  Appomattox  C.  H.,  he  having 
surrendered  with  General  Lee.  He  is  Chairman  of  com- 
mittee on  Propositions  and  Grievances,  second  on  the  Fi- 
nance committee,  and  second  on  the  committee  on  Public 
Buildings  and  Grounds.  By  occupation  he  is  a  merchant 
and  Manufacturer.  Mr.  Battle  is  a  worthy  gentleman  and 
a  good  member. 


W.  W.  FARMER. 

WILSON,  WILSON  COUNTY,  N.  C. 

Son  of  John  Farmer,  and  was  born  February  15th,  184G, 
in  the  county  of  Nash.    Educated  at  Wilson,  and  married 


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Miss  Bettie  Hart  on  the  9tli  of  November,  1372.  This  is 
his  first  Legislative  experience.  He  was  elected  on  the  Demo- 
cratic ticket  by  a  majority  of  401  votes,  makes  an  excellent 
record  as  an  active  worker,  and  is  alvfa3's  found  at  his  post. 
Good  farmers  generally  make  good  legislators,  and  he  is  an 
acki30wdedged  success  as  a  farmer  and  as  a  legislator. 


Eig-Iitli  District. 

WILLIAM  E.  CLAEKE. 

XEWBERXE,  CR.WEX  COUXTY,  X.  C. 

Was  born  in  Raleigh,  March  7th,  1850.  He  is  a  son  of 
Judge  W.  J.  and  Mrs.  >dary  Bayard  Clarke.  His  mother  is 
one  of  North  Carolina's  best  female  writers.  He  \vas  edu- 
cated at  Davidson  College,  Was  not  old  enough  to  enter 
service  during  the  war,  but  near  the  close  he  was  connected 
with  tlie  Quartermaster's  Department.  In  the  year  1886  he, 
with  his  father's  family,  left  Raleigh  and  moved  to  John- 
ston county,  and  after  residing  there  two  years  took  up  his 
abode  in  Newberne.  For  three  years  he  was  a  teacher  in 
the  Nev^^  York  Institute  for  the  Deaf  and  Dumb.  This  was 
Yery  complimentary  for  a  gentleman  of  his  age  to  receive  a 
position  as  teacher  in  such  an  institution.  While  connected 
with  this  institution  he  was  also  engaged  in  reading  law. 
In  1873  he  graduated  at  Columbia  College,  a  noted  and 
very  high  grade  law  school,  after  which  he  returned  to  New- 
berne,  and  has  been  practicing  at  that  place  and  Goldsboro 
ever  since.  The  Republican  party,  recognizino:  his  ability, 
elected  him  to  represent  Craven  county  in  the  House  of  Rep- 
resentatives of  the  General  Assembly  for  the  session  of 
1876-'77,  and  feeling  that  the  honor  vras  worthily  bestowed, 
reelected  him  to  the  same  positioiTin  1879.  He  was  elected 
to  the  Senate  in  1880  and  again  to  the  same  position  in  the 
present  General  Assembly.  He  serves  on  committees  :  In- 
ternal Improvements,  Deaf  and  Dumb  and  the  Blind,  and 
Railroad  Commission. 


Xiutli  District. 

JOHN  N.  WHITFOED, 

IvEWBERXE,  X.  C. 

Born  May  4tb,  ISoo,  near  Yanceboro.  in  Craven  county. 
He  attended  South  Lowell  school,  in  Orange  county,  two 


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years.  The  greater  part  of  his  education,  however,  was  re- 
ceived between  the  plow  handles,  and  by  studying  at  night 
and  reciting  to  private  teachers.  He  volunteered  and  en- 
tered the  Confederate  service  the  next  day  after  Lincoln  is- 
sued his  proclamation  for  troops  from  North  Carolina  to 
protect  the  Union.  He  was  in  command  of  the  battery 
which  did  the  fighting  at  the  battle  of  Newberne,  March 
4th,  1862,  at  which  time  he  was  fully  initiated  into  the  ser- 
vice of  war.  From  Newberne  he  went  to  Old  Brunswick 
Point,  and  from  there  to  Kinston,  where  he  was  put  in 
charge  of  the  secret  service,  and  made  Major  over  three 
companies.  Then  his  battalion  w^as  increased  to  eight  com- 
panies, and  he  promoted  to  Lieutenant-ColoneL  This  com- 
mand was  on  the  frontier  from  the  Trent  to  the  Roanoke 
river,  and  was  continually  skirmishing  with  the  enemy.  He 
was  wounded  at  Rainbow  Bend,  on  the  Roanoke  river  (one 
arm  broke),  but  continued  in  charge,  and  stayed  right  with 
his  men  all  the  time,  and  never  showed  a  disposition  at  any 
fight  to  take  advantage  of  his  position  and  get  out  of 
reach  of  the  enemy,  but  was  ever  ready  and  willing  to  push 
forward.  He  was  in  fight  at  Kinston,  Wise's  Fork,  Bentons- 
ville  and  several  others.  He  surrendered  at  Newberne  two 
days  after  Johnson,  and  was  perhaps  the  last  com- 
mand in  the  State  to  lay  down  the  arms  which  had  been 
used  so  faithfully,  and  many  times  effectively,  for  the  pro- 
tection of  our  glorious  old  commonwealth. 

He  married  Miss  Mary  E.  Williamson,  November  28th, 
1861,  who  died  during  the  present  session,  February  6th, 
1883.    Has  six  children,  three  of  whom  are  dead. 

He  serves  on  committees  of  Printing,  Engrossed  Bills,  Joint 
Committee  on  Asylums,  and  is  chairman  of  Joint  Commit- 
tee on  Appointment  of  Justices  of  the  Peace.  He  is  a 
faithful  and  strong  Democrat,  and  makes  a  good  member. 


Tenth  District. 

WILLIAM  T.  DOETCH, 

GOLDSBORO,  WAYNE  COUNTY,  N.  C. 

Born  in  Nash  county,  August  23rd,  1824.  Educated  at 
Bingham  school.  At  the  age  of  17  commenced  the  study 
of  law  with  the  late  Hon.  B.  F.  Moore.  Obtained  county 
court  license  at  19  years  of  age;  Superior  Court  license  at 
20.    Elected  County  Attorney  of  Nash  at  20  years  of  age, 


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and  re-elected.  Moved  to  Goldsboro  in  1849.  Elected 
County  Attorney  of  Wayne.  Elected  to  the  Legislature 
from  Wayne  1852,  and  continuously  (except  one  session) 
until  1861.  Elected  Speaker  of  the  House  in  1860.  Elected 
to  the  Confederate  Senate  in  1861,  and  served  in  that  body 
during  the  war.  Has  held  no  office  since  the  close  of  the 
war  until  1879.  He  served  in  the  Senate  then,  and  again 
in  1881.  Has  devoted  his  attention  since  the  close  of  the 
war  to  farming  and  the  practice  of  law,  doing  probably  the 
largest  and  most  lucrative  practice  in  the  State.  Tendered 
the  office  of  Judge  of  the  Superior  Court  by  Governor  Ellis 
in  1859,  and  declined.  He  is  chairman  of  the  Judiciary 
committee,  and  as  such,  had  many  arduous  duties  to  per- 
form during  the  present  session. 

When  the  Code  Commission  was  established,  in  ISSl,  he 
was  made  one  of  the  three  members  of  that  Commission, 
whose  duty  it  was  to  revise  and  consolidate  all  the  laws  of 
the  State  and  so  arrange  them  that  they  could  be  published 
in  convenient  shape.  In  this  arduous  work  he  spent  much 
time,  and  the  general  approval  which  the  Code  has  met  at 
hands  of  this  Legislature,  shows  that  he  and  the  other  Com- 
missioners, Messrs.  John  Manning  and  John  S.  Henderson, 
did  their  work  well.  He  very  seldom  makes  a  speech  in 
the  Senate,  but  when  he  does  speak,  he  always  receives  the 
attention  of  all  within  the  range  of  his  voice,  for  his  argu- 
ments are  always  pointed  and  conclusive,  and  the  force  of 
which  are  always  shown  when  the  vote  is  taken.  He  is  a 
man  of  fine  personal  appearance,  excellent  education,  and 
of  superior  legal  ability.  These,  combined  v;ith  his  other 
good  qualities  of  head  and  heart,  have  won  for  him  the  es- 
teem of  all  the  members,  and  has  given  him  quite  an  envi- 
able influence  in  the  Senate  Chamber. 


EDWAEB  J.  HILL, 

KENA^'SVILLE,  DUPLIN  COUNTY,  N.  C. 

Born  September  6th,  1857,  near  Faison,  N.  C.  Son  of 
Wm.  E.  Hill ;  educated  at  the  University  of  North  Carolina, 
at  Chapel  Hill ;  a  Democrat,  and  was  elected  by  a  majority 
of  niiieteen  hundred  votes.  Been  an  active  and  judicious 
member,  ever  watchful  of  the  interests  of  his  constituenc3\  ^ 
It  seems  to  be  the  policy  of  the  Democratic  party  to  put  for- 
ward young  men,  and  in  the  selection  of  Mr.  Hill  they  have 


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promoted  a  young  man  that  promises  to  be  an  honor  to 
Eastern  Carolina,  as  well  as  his  native  county.  He  is  the 
only  graduate  of  the  Universit}^  under  the  recent  organiza- 
tion that  has  held  a  seat  in  this  body.  He  serves  on  the  fol- 
lowing committees :  Code,  Education,  Magistrates,  Library 
and  Military.  Mr.  Hill  is  the  youngest  man  in  the  Senate, 
and  is  a  worthy  and  good  Senator. 


Eleyeiith  District. 

FREDERICK  B.  LOETIM, 

KINSTON,  LSNOIR  COUNTY,  N.  C, 

Born  September  16th,  1855,  in  the  town  of  Kinston,  N.  C, 
son  of  Elijah  P.  Loftin.  Educated  at  Kinston,  N.  C.  He  is 
a  Republican  and  was  elected  by  a  majority  of  38  votes. 
Is  a  lawyer  by  profession — read  law  under  A.  J.  Loftin  in 
the  town  of  Kinston,  and  attended  Judge  Pearson's  law 
school,  and  at  June  term  of  Supreme  Court,  1877,  obtained 
his  license  to  practice  law  and  engaged  in  the  practice  of 
his  profession  to  the  date  of  his  election  to  the  Senate. 
Serves  on  the  following  committees:  Claims,  Insurance, 
Judiciary  and  joint  committee  on  the  Appointment  of  Jus- 
tices of  the  Peace. 


Twelfth  District. 

HEMRY  EFHEAIM  SOOTT, 

WILMINGTON,  NEW  HANOVER  COUNTY,  N.  C. 

Born  in  Geagua  county,  Oliio,  October  24th,  1846.  Was 
educated  in  Ripon,  Wisconsin.  During  the  war  he  served 
with  Sheridan's  army  in  the  Shenandoah  Valley  as  Master 
of  Transportation.  Moved  to  North  Carolina  in  August, 
1865,  and  located  at  Wilmington,  where  he  still  resides.  He 
is  quite  a  young  man  yet  but  owns  a  great  deal  of  property 
in  Wilmington,  he  being  one  of  the  largest  tax  payers  in 
the  city.  He  was  appointed  magistrate  under  the  provis- 
ional goverment  soon  after  the  war  and  has  been  one  ever 
since.  He  has  had  charge  of  the  poor,  sick  and  insane  of 
New  Hanover  county  for  nine  years.  As  an  evidence  of 
his  popularity  with  his  party.  Republican,  we  will  state  that 
he  was  elected  to  the  House  of  Representatives  without  op- 
position in  1879,  was  sent  to  the  Senate  in  1881,  and  re- 


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turned  again  this  term.  He  serves  on  seyeral  committees 
and  takes  considerable  interest  in  the  discussion  and  con- 
sideration of  measures  that  come  heiore  the  Senate. 


Thirteenth  District. 

E,  H.  LYON, 

ELIZABETHTOWX,  BLADEX  COUXTY,  X.  C. 

Mr.  Lyon  v\'as  born  in  Bladen  county,  and  married  Miss 
Sallie  Lucas,  of  the  same  county.  He  has  two  children. 
He  has  been  a  Democrat  up  to  the  late  election,  at  which 
time  he  ran  as  a  Liberal  and  elected  on  that  ticket.  The 
greater  part  of  his  votes  and  his  affiliation  has  been  with 
the  Republican  part}'  during  this  session. 


Fonrteeiith  D  [strict, 

EBWIF  T.  BOYSm. 

CLIXTOX.  SAMPSOX'  COUXTY,  X.  C. 

Born  in  Clinton,  December  27th,  1S5L  AVas  educated  at 
Trinity  College,  Randolph  county,  ]S[.  C.  After  taking  a 
thorough  course  in  law,  he  received  license  to  practice  in 
1876.  As  a  lavryer  he  has  succeeded  well,  for  he  is  a  close 
student  and  a  practical  thinker  and  always  studies  his  cases 
well,  and  then  has  the  natural  ability  to  argue  his  points 
in  an  effective  manner.  Notwitnstanding  the  fact  he  is  a 
young  man,  he  i^as  been  Mayor  of  Clinton  two  terms  and 
Chairman  of  the  County  Democratic  Executive  Committee 
three  terms,  and  was  a  member  of  the  House  in  ISSl  :  and 
the  people  of  Sampson,  justly  recognizing  his  worth,  re- 
turned him  to  the  Legislature  as  Senator  by  526  majority. 
He  married  Miss  Katie  G.  Bizzell,  daughter  of  Dr.  Henrv 
A.  and  Celestial  P.  Bizzeil,  December  2S[h,  1S76— his  22nd 
birth-day — and  has  two  children,  one  three  years  old,  the 
other  one  year  old.  He  serves  on  Committees  :  Judiciary, 
Insane  Asylum,  Redistricting  the  State  and  Railroad  Com- 
mission. He  is  a  quiet  but  one  of  the  best  and  most  active 
and  influential  members  of  the  Senate. 


rifteeiitli  District. 

NEILL  A.  McLEAN. 

LU-MBERTOX,  R03ES0X  COUXTY,  X".  C. 

Son  of  Xeill  A.  McLean,  and  was  born  near  Red  Springs, 
in  Robeson  county,  November  9th,  1355.  Educated  at  Bing- 


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ham's  School.  Read  law  under  his  father  and  at  the  Uni- 
versity of  North  Carolina  under  the  late  Hon.  W.  H.  Battle, 
and  obtained  license  to  practice  at  Jane  term,  1878.  Mar- 
ried February  19tb,  1880,  Miss  Lizzie  Townseud,  daugiiter 
of  Richard  Townsend  ;  has  one  child,  a  daughter.  This  is 
his  first  legislative  experience,  and  has  exhibited  marked 
ability;  can  always  be  found  in  his  place  in  the  Senate;  a 
vigilant  member  and  a  zealous  Democrat.  He  was  elected 
by  about  400  majority.  Serves  on  committees  :  Judiciary, 
Corporations,  Propositions  and  Grievances,  and  Banks  and 
Currency. 


THOMAS  EEMTEESS  TOOM, 

FAIR  BLUFF,  COLUMBUS  COUNTY,  N.  C. 

Born  June  10th,  1840,  near  Whiteville,  Columbus  county. 
Son  of  Anthony  Fentress  Toon.  Educated  at  Wake  Forest 
College.  Held  the  office  of  County  School  Examiner,  Mayor 
of  the  town  of  Fair  Bluff,  and  represented  his  county  in 
the  House  of  Commons  prior  to  his  election  to  the  Senate. 
Married  January  24th,  1866,  Miss  Carrie  E.  Smith,  daughter 
of  Alva  Smith,  of  Fair  Bluff.  Father  of  five  children,  two 
boys  and  three  girls.  Served  during  the  entire  war ;  en- 
listed in  Company  K,  Twentieth  N.  C.  Regiment,  Command 
Army  Northern  Virginia,  Jackson's  Corps;  was  w^ounded 
at  Cold  Harbor,  Chancellorsvilie,  Spotsylvania  C.  H.  and  at 
Cold  Harbor  ;  held  the  following  offices  :  Brevet-Brigadier 
General,  Colonel,  Captain,  First  Lieutenant.  Is  on  tlie  com- 
mittee on  Insane  Asylum,  Insurance,  and  is  chairman  of 
the  Committee  on  Military  Affairs.  A  true  Democrat,  always 
at  his  post,  and  faithful  to  the  trust  his  constituents  have 
confided  to  him. 


Sixteenth  District. 

D.  MORRISON. 

JOHNSVILLE,  HARNETT  COUNTY,  N.  C. 

Was  born  June  8th,  1823,  in  Moore  county.  His  educa- 
tion was  limited  to  the  common  schools  of  the  community. 
Married  Miss  Sarah  C.  Arnold.  Had  eight  children — only 
three  living.  Had  the  misfortune  of  losing  four  children 
in  one  week  during  December,  1882,  and  then  one  more  in 


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Januar}^  of  1883.  He  was  in  the  war  two  and  a  half  years, 
Company  D,  Third  Regiment  N.  G.  Cavalry.  By  occupation 
he  is  a  turpentine  operator  and  farmer.  Was  elected  by  a 
Democratic  majority  of  205  votes. 


Seyeiiteeiith  District. 

WILLIAM  EICHARDSON. 

SELMA,  JOHNSTON  COUNTY,  X.  C. 

Was  born  in  Johnston  county  July  31st,  1842,  and  is  son 
of  Mr.  Lunsford  Richardson.  Received  his  education  at 
Chapel  Hill.  Married  Miss  Mary  E.  Atkinson,  daughter  of 
Elijah  iVtkinson,  June  6th,  1866,  and  has  seven  children. 
He  served  in  the  war  from  February  2d,  1862,  until  the 
close.  Was  Lieutenant  of  Co.  C,  5th  N.  C.  Regiment,  in 
Robert  D.  Johnson's  Bi'igade,  Army  Northern  Virginia. 
He  is  a  Democrat,  and  was  elected  by  123  majority.  Com- 
mittees :  Engrossed  Bills,  Penal  Institutions,  and  Agricul- 
ture. He  is  a  farmer  and  has  devoted  much  time  and  en- 
ergy in  that  direction  with  good  results.  He  has  never 
been  an  office  seeker,  but  his  people  saw  fit  to  send  him  to 
the  Senate  this  tiaie,  and  we  see  no  reason  why  they  should 
ever  regret  it. 

Eigliteentli  District. 

THOMAS  E.  PUBNELLL. 

RALEIGH,  N.  C. 

Born  August  10th,  1846,  at  Wilmington,  X.  C,  son  of 
Thomas  R.  Purnell,  of  Baltimore,  Md.  Educated  at  Hills- 
boro  Militarv  Academy  and  Trinity  College.  Married  Nov. 
16th,  1870,  Miss  Adelia  E,  Zovely,  daughter  of  Dr.  A.  T. 
Zovely,  of  Salem,  N.  C,  and  is  the  father  of  four  children. 
Politically  he  is  a  Republican  and  filled  several  prominent 
oSices  prior  to  his  election  to  the  Senate  this  time,  to  wit: 
Captain  Topographical  Engineers,  C.  S.  A.;  State  Libra  = 
rian  ;  member  House  of  Represntatives  in  1876-'77j  and 
during  the  war,  at  one  time,  he  w^as  Master's  Mate,  in 
the  C.  S.  Navy,  and  but  recenil}^  he  was  U.  S.  Commissioner. 
Senator  Purnell  is  on  the  following  committees,  viz:  Code, 
Privileges  and  Elections,  Deaf,  Dumb  and  Blind  Institution 
and  Rules. 


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Mneteenth  District* 
HAWKINS  W.  CARTER. 

WARRENTON,  WARREN  COUNTY,  N.  C. 

Was  born  in  Warren  county  March  23d,  1842,  of  free  pa« 
rents.  Married  Feb.  7th,  18~,  to  Miss  Nannie  Boyd  of 
Warren  county.  He  is  a  farmer  by  occupation.  In  public 
life  he  first  appeared  as  a  member  of  the  House  of  Repre- 
sentatives in  1874  ;  was  elected  by  800  majority.  Was  elected 
to  the  House  in  1879  by  about  1,000  majority.  During  the 
y^sly  he  served  as  as  an  attendant  for  Captain  Jones  in  the 
46th  Regiment.  Elected  to  his  present  seat  in  the  Senate 
by  a  large  majority.  Committees  :  Agriculture,  and  Deaf, 
Dumb  and  Blind. 


■  Tweiitietli  District. 

ISAAC  E.  STRAYHORN. 

HILLSBORO,  ORANGE  COUNTY,  N.  C. 

Born  at  Hillsboro,  August  7th,  1845,  and  is  son  of  Wm. 
F.  Strayhorn,  who  was  member  of  the  House  in  1856-57. 
He  was  educated  at  Chapel  Hill,  and  graduated  with  the 
class  of  1868.  Served  in  the  war  as  Drill  Master  in  1861, 
and  as  Sergeant  of  company  H,  40th  Regiment  N.  C.  State 
Troops.  He  is  a  Republican  in  politics  and  is  distinguished 
in  his  section  as  being  the  only  white  man  in  Hillsboro  w4io 
voted  for  Grant  in  1868.  Notwithstanding  he  is  from  a 
Democratic  district,  he  was  elected  by  170  majority.  He  is 
a  very  fairminded  gentleman,  and  takes  much  interest  in 
all  legislation  which  comes  up.  Committee  :  Judiciary,  Ed- 
ucation, Corporations,  Internal  Improvements,  Penal  Insti- 
tutions and  Appointment  of  Justices  of  the  Peace.  In  the 
event  that  the  Railroad  Commission  Bill  had  become  law— 
which  was  thoroughly  canvassed  this  session — Mr.  Stray- 
horn  would,  without  doubt,  liave  been  the  Republican  mem- 
ber of  that  commission. 


C.  H.  E.  EVAHS. 

MILTON,  N.  C. 

He  went  to  Yorkville,  S.  C,  in  1829,  to  learn  the  printiiig 
business.    His  first  newspaper  experience  was  in  Virginia, 


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where  he  edited  a  paper  for  C.  P.  Green — during  which 
time  he  wrote  one  article  at  the  instance  of  the  proprietor 
which  caused  a  street  difhculty — and  the  accidental  killing 
of  a  man  who  was  trying  to  keep  the  peace,  caused  Mr.  Ev- 
ans to  have  business  outside  of  the  State.  His  grandfather 
was  a  native  of  Wales  and  located  in  Virginia  when  he 
came  to  America,  and  was  under  Gen.  Washinjiton  durino- 
the  Revolutionary  war,  and  took  part  in  the  battle  of  Guil- 
ford Court  House.  Mr.  Evans'  father  was  captain  of  a  cav- 
alry company  in  tlie  war  of  1812.  Mr.  Evans  has  in  his 
veins  on  his  father's  side  the  blood  of  the  Bonapartes  and  on 
his  mother's  side  the  blood  of  Mary  Queen  of  Scotts,  but  of 
this  he  says  he  cares  but  little  so  that  iie  continues  to  have 
sufficient  blood  of  some  kind  to  keep  him  going  until  he 
wants  to  die.  For  many  years  Mr.  Evans  has  been  con- 
ducting the  Milton  Chronicle,  which  paper  has  become  a 
household  word  in  all  of  that  section,  and  he  has  long  had 
charge  of  the  noted  fool  killer,  "  Jesse  Holmes."  lie  is 
known  with  all  newspaper  men  throughout  the  State  as 
"  Father  Evans."  It  was  in  opposition  to  Mr.  Evans'  wishes 
to  come  to  the  Senate,  but  his  people  demanded  and  he 
obeyed,  and  has  made  a  good  member.  We  could  write  a 
book  about  him,  but  the  many  good  things  which  could  be 
said  will  have  [o  remain  unsung. 

Twenty-first  District, 

.  EEHJAMIH  H.  COZAET, 

OXFORD,  GRANVILLE  COUNTY. 

Was  born  March  4th,  1839,  in  tlie  county  of  Granville, 
son  of  Allen -Cozart,  was  educated  at  Tar  River  Academy, 
married  Rebecca  F.  Rogers,  daughter  of  Thomas  J.  Rogers, 
of  Beaver  Dam  Creek,  March  2d,  1864.  Father  of  nine 
children,  four  of  whom  are  dead.  Senator  Cozart  held  sev- 
eral offices  of  trust  prior  to  his  election  to  the  General  As- 
sembly, as  follows,  to  wit :  Clerk  of  Sui)erior  Court  of  Gran- 
ville, Mayor  of  the  town  of  Oxford,  Director  of  the  Oxford 
and  Henderson  Railroad,  and  Treasurer  of  the  Oxford  Male 
and  Female  Acrdemy.  In  politics  he  is  a  Republican  of 
the  radical  type.  With  two  opponents  in  the  field,  he  was 
elected  to  the  Senate  by  a  majority  of  221  votes.  He  be- 
longed to  Com.  E ,  14th  C.  Negiment,  attached  to  D.  H. 
Hill's  command. 


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Twenty -Second  District. 

THOMAS  B.  WOMACK, 

PITTSBORO,  CHATHAM  COUNTY,  N.  C, 

Born  February  12th,  1855,  at  Pittsboro.  After  receiving 
an  academic  education  lie  entered  a  store  as  clerk  in  1870. 
After  serving  in  this  capacity  for  some  time  he  concluded 
to  study  law,  and  in  1874  he  fully  determined  to  make  this 
his  profession.  After  two  years  study,  under  the  great  legal 
preceptor,  Hon.  John  Manning,  he  was  licensed  by  the 
Supreme  Court,  at  its  June  term  in  1876.  He  was  elected 
Solicitor  of  Inferior  Court  in  1878,  re-elected  in  1880,  and 
again  in  1882.  His  continual  re-election  shows  that  he  was 
very  acceptable  before  his  people  and  that  he  performed  his 
duties  faithfully.  The  good  citizens  of  Chatham,  recogniz- 
ing his  ability  and  worthiness,  placed  in  his  hands  a  greater 
trust  by  electing  him  to  the  Senate,  which  caused  him  to 
resign  the  position  of  Solicitor  on  the  5th  of  October,  1882. 
He  married  Miss  Susie  Taylor,  daughter  of  ex-SheriflP  Tay- 
lor, November  30th,  1881.  He  occupies  his  present  seat  in 
the  Senate  by  a  Democratic  majority  vote  of  459  over  Dr. 
G.  K.  Foust,  the  Liberal  champion  of  that  county.  Mr. 
Womack  is  a  bright  and  energetic  young  man  and  has  done 
much  good  this  session,  reflecting  much  credit  upon  a 
worthy  sire,  the  Hon.  John  A.  Womack,  who  was  the  Dem- 
ocratic candidate  for  Secretary  of  State  in  the  dark  days  of 
1875.  He  serves  on  committees:  Judiciary,  Propositions 
and  Grievances,  and  Redistricting  the  State,  and  is  chair- 
man of  the  Committee  on  Joint  Rules. 


Twenty-Third  District. 

HUGH  REID  SCOTT, 

WENTWORTH,  ROCKINGHAM  COUNTY,  N.  C. 

He  was  born  in  Rockingham  county,  and  is  now  27  years 
old.  He  is  a  son  of  VViliiam  Scott  and  a  nephew  of  Gov. 
D.  S.  Reid.  Was  educated  at  Wake  Forest  College  and 
graduated  there  in  1875  in  the  degree  of  Master  of  Arts, 
receiving  one  of  the  two  honors  conferred  upon  his  class. 
Went  at  once  as  a  law  student  to  Chief  Justice  Pearson,  and 
received  his  license  in  the  last  class  that  Judge  Pearson  ex- 
amined, which  was  in  June,  1877.  Since  then  has  been  in 
the  firm  of  Mebane  &  Scott,  engaged  in  the  practice  of  the 


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law  at  Wentworth.  Has  served  as  Solicitor  of  the  Inferior 
Court.  He  was  first  elected  to  the  Senate  for  the  session  of 
1881  and  served  the  people  of  his  district  in  a  faithful  man- 
ner— so  much  so  that  he  was  returned  to  the  present  session. 
Mr.  Scott  is  a  firm  Democrat,  a  ready  thinker,  a  practical 
reasoner  and  a  good  debater,  and,  being  active  and  willing, 
does  good  service  as  a  Senator. 


Twenty -Fourth  District. 

J.  T.  MOEEHEAD, 

GREEXSBORO,  GUILFORD  COUXTY,  N.  C. 

Born  in  1838,  at  Greensboro,  N.  C,  son  of  J.  T.  Morehead. 
Educated  at  Rev.  Dr.  Alex.  Wilson's  school  and  at  the  Uni- 
versity of  North  Carolina.  Was  a  Colonel  in  the  Confed- 
erate States  Army,  member  of  the  House  of  Commons, 
1866-67,  Senator  and  President  of  the  Senate  1872,  and 
again  elected  to  the  Senate  in  1874.  Served  in  the  late  war 
from  April,  1861,  until  the  surrender,  in  the  27th,  45th  and 
53d  regiments.  Was  wounded  at  Gettysburg,  Fisher's  Hill, 
and  at  Hare's  Hill  on  the  25th  of  March,  1865,  and  cap- 
tured. He  is  a  Democrat  and  was  elected  by  a  majority  of 
290  votes,  is  chairman  of  Senate  branch  of  committee  on 
the  Code  and  on  Penal  Institutions.  Mr.  Morehead  is  a 
gentleman  of  marked  ability,  of  most  excellent  judgment 
and  of  fine  personal  appearance. 


Twenty-Fifth  District, 

JULIUS  C.  BLACK, 

CARTHAGE,  MOORE  COUNTY,  N.  C. 

Born  August  18th,  1854.  at  Long's  Mills,  Randolph  county, 
N.  C  .  son  of  Dr.  Thomas  Black.  Graduated  at  Trinity  Col- 
lege June,  1874 ;  read  law  under  Judge  Pearson,  and  ob- 
tained license  June  term,  1877;  since  that  time  has  been 
engaged  in  the  practice  of  law  in  co-partnership  with  Jas. 
D.  Mclver,  Solicitor  of  4ti)  Judicial  District,  under  the  firm 
name  of  Mclver  &  Black.  He  is  a  Democrat  and  was 
elected  by  227  majority.  On  the  following  committees,  viz  : 
Judiciar}^,  Privileges  and  Elections,  Salaries  and  Fees,  Banks 
and  Currency,  and  Enrolled  Bills.  Mr.  Black  does  not  make 
many  speeches,  but  considers  questions  well  before  he  votes. 
He  is  a  careful,  safe  and  worthy  Senator. 
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Twenty -Sixth  District. 

GEORGE  ALEXANDER  GRAHAM, 

WADESVILLE,  N.  C, 

Born  in  Montgomery  county,  April  1st,  1830.  School  ad- 
vantages limited.  In  his  early  boyhood  he  served  an  ap- 
prenticeship as  house  carpenter.  Moved  to  Mississippi  in 
the  year  1857.  Volunteered  and  joined  the  Confederate 
service  as  a  private  member  in  company  G,  Grenada  Rifles, 
of  Grenada,  Miss.  His  company  joined  the  15th  Mississippi 
regiment  at  Corinth,  from  thence  was  ordered  to  Knoxville, 
East  Tennessee.  At  this  place  he  joined  Gen.  ZollicofFer's 
brigade.  Was  in  the  memorable  Cumberland  Gap  Cam- 
paign. Was  with  General  Zollicoffer  when  he  fell  at  Mill 
Springs,  Ky.  After  this  battle  he  returned  to  Corinth. 
After  the  battle  of  Shiloh,  was  transferred  to  Gen.  Brecken- 
ridge's  disvision.  Was  at  the  first  bombardment  of  Vicks- 
burg.  Was  discharged  from  service  on  account  of  hemor- 
rhage of  the  lungs.  He  returned  then  to  Montgomery 
county,  the  place  of  his  nativity ;  but  as  soon  as  his  health 
would  permit  he  again  joined  the  service  in  North  Carolina, 
and  continued  with  the  army  until  the  surrender  in  1865. 
He  married  Mary  Jane  Andrews,  by  whom  he  has  six  chil- 
dren. He  was  a  candidate  for  the  Legislature  in  1865,  but 
was  defeated  by  a  small  majority.  Was  nominated  by  his 
party  as  a  delegate  to  the  Constitutional  Convention  of 
1868  and  elected  by  235  majority.  Was  elected  to  the  Leg- 
islature of  1869-'70  by  400  majority,  and  elected  to  the 
Senate  in  1879  by  317  majority.  He  has  served  in  his 
county  as  justice  of  the  peace  for  ten  years.  Gov.  Holden 
appointed  him  in  1869  as  one  of  the  Trustees  of  the  State 
University,  and  at  the  same  time  was  appointed  as  the  State's 
proxy  for  the  Western  Railroad.  His  Republican  friends 
desiring  that  he  should  serve  them  again  sent  him  to  the 
present  Senate. 

Twenty -Seventh  District. 

JAMES  F.  PAYNE, 

MONROE,  N.  C. 

Born  23rd  September,  1848,  in  Westmoreland  county, 
Va.  Parents,  James  Harvey  and  Fairinda  Payne.  Edu- 
cated at  Washington  College,  Virginia ;  graduated  in  1868. 
In  1869  studied  law  at  Washington  College  under  Hon. 


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John  W.  Brockenbrough  ;  completed  the  course  in  one  year, 
and  obtained  the  degree  of  Bachelor  of  Law.  In  1870  ob= 
tained  his  license  to  practice  in  the  courts  of  Virginia,  and 
for  some  time  conducted  the  practice  of  his  profession  in  the 
county  of  Rockbridge,  Va.  Moved  to  North  Carolina  in 
1873.  On  12th  November,  1874,  married  Miss  Emily 
MacRae,  only  daughter  and  child  of  Alexander  MacRae,  of 
Argjde,  Robeson  county,  N.  C.  In  December,  1874,  located 
permanently  in  the  tovvm  of  Monroe,  Union  county,  N.  i\, 
and  resumed  the  practice  of  his  profession,  having  obtained 
his  license  from  the  Supreme  Court  of  North  Carolina  in 
January,  1875.  Was  elected  by  a  large  vote  in  his  district, 
without,  opposition.  Is  Chairman  of  Senate  Committee  on 
Insurance  and  Joint  Senate  Committee  on  Railroad  Com- 
mission. Serves  also  on  the  following  committees  :  Finance, 
Penal  Institutions  and  the  Code  Commission.  Mr.  Payne 
stands  well  in  his  profession— the  large  practice  which  he 
has  being  an  evidence  of  his  ability  and  thorough  knowh 
edge  in  the  legal  profession.  As  a  Senator  he  has  been 
faithful  and  constant,  ever  read}^  and  active  in  debates 
which  arise  from  time  to  time.  Notwithstanding  the  fact 
that  this  is  his  first  legislative  experience,  he  has  thus  far 
acquitted  himself  with  credit  to  his  constituency  and  State 
at  large. 

Twenty. Eiglitli  District. 

SAMUEL  J.  PEMIBEETON, 

ALBEMARLE,  STAXLY  COU^^TY,  X=  C. 

He  is  a  son  of  David  S.  Pemberton,  and  was  born  at  Mi, 
Gilead,  Montgomery  county,  July  12th,  1849.  Was  edu- 
cated at  Edinboro  Academy,  in  Montgomery  county.  Mar- 
ried Miss  Pattie  F.  Hearne,  daughter  of  Eben  Hearne,  Esq., 
of  Stanly  county,  July  6th,  1871,  and  has^two  sweet  little  chil- 
dren, one  daughter,  little  Carrie  xA.she,  and  one  son,  Henry 
Forest. 

He  was  elected  Solicitor  of  the  Fifth  Judicial  District  in 
August,  1874,  as  the  nominee  of  the  Democratic  party,  over 
A.  R.  McDonald,  Republican  ;  and  elected  to  his  present 
seat  over  Dr.  Solomon  Furr,  Liberal  Democrat,  by  1,190 
votes.  He  serves  on  the  Judiciary  committee,  and  Deaf, 
Dumb  and  Blind  committee,  and  is  chairman  of  committee 
on  Education,  and  chairman  of  Senate  branch  of  committee 
on  Enrolled  Bills.   He  is  dark  haired,  black  eyed,  handsome 


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man,  of  the  most  genial  temperament  and  winning  man- 
ners. He  possesses  an  inexhaustible  fund  of  humor,  is  en- 
dowed with  excellent  judgment,  and  a  brilliant  intellect, 
and  bids  fair  to  be  a  man  of  considerable  promirence  some 
day. 


Twenty -Hinlli  District. 

SYD.  B.  ALEXANDER, 

CHARLOTTE,  MECKLENBURG  COUNTY,  N,  C. 

Was  born  at  Rosedale,  in  Mecklenburg  count}^,  nine 
miles  from  Charlotte,  December  8th,  1840.  Graduated  at 
the  University  of  North  Carolina  with  the  class  of  June, 
1860.  He  entered  the  Confederate  service  as  a  private  in 
Company  B,  1st  Regiment  N.  C.  State  Troops,  on  the  15th 
of  April,  1861.  His  compaoy  was  the  well  and  favora.bly 
known  "  Hornet's  Nest  Riflemen."  He  served  with  the  28th 
Regiment  from  September,  1861,  to  April,  1862.  He  was 
then  elected  1st  Lieutenant  of  Company  K,  42d  Regiment, 
and  in  June  was  elected  Captain  of  the  same  Company,  and 
served  in  Virginia  until  December,  1864,  when  Hoke's  Di- 
vision was  ordered  to  North  Carolina.  During  the  hitter 
part  of  the  war  he  served  as  Inspector  General  of  Hoke's 
Division.  After  the  hostilities  between  the  States  ceased  he 
settled  down  to  farming,  and  to  day  is  one  of  the  most  suc- 
cessful farmers  in  Mecklenburg  county.  In  this  occupation 
he  takes  much  interest,  and  is  one  of  the  few  model  farm- 
ers of  Western  Carolina.  In  1876  he  was  elected  a  mem- 
ber of  the  Executive  Committee  of  the  State  Grange  Pat- 
rons of  Husbandry,  and  in  1877  was  elected  Master  of  the 
State  Grange,  and  ex  officio  member  of  the  State  Board  of 
Agriculture.  He  was  married  in  June,  1872,  to  Miss  Nich- 
olson, of  Halifax  county,  N.  C. 

He  was  elected  to  the  Senate  in  1879,  without  opposition, 
and  as  a  token  of  the  faithful  manner  in  which  he  served 
the  people  of  Mecklenburg,  he  is  here  again  as  their  Sena- 
tor. He  is  one  of  the  most  substantial  and  trust  worthy 
Democrats,  and  one  of  the  best  representatives  of  the  farm- 
ing interest.  He  is  chairman  of  committee  on  Finance, 
and  his  experience  and  practical  knowledge  of  financial 
matters  makes  him  a  valuable  member  in  the  consideration 
of  all  measures  in  which  dollars  and  cents  are  counted. 


TMrtietli  DisMot. 

JABIES  GRAHAM  EAMSAY, 

3IT.  VERXOX,  ROWAX  COrXTY,  2>.  C. 

Sod  of  Dr.  Ramsav,  and  was  born  in  Iredell  countv, 
March  1st,  1823.  Married  Miss  Sarah  J.  Foster,  of  Davie 
county,  September  30th,  1846,  and  has  six  sons  and  one 
daughter  living.  He  settled  in  Rowan  county  in  1843.  He 
was  State  Senator  four  lerms,  from  1856  to  1863  ;  was  elected 
to  the  Second  Confederate  Congress  in  1863.  On  Board  of 
Internal  Improvements  during  Governor  Worth's  terra; 
Republican  Elector  in  1872,  and  again  in  1880.  Elected  to 
his  present  seat  over  his  Democratic  opponent  by  123  votes. 
He  held  the  ofnce  of  Prf-sident  of  the  Board  of  Directors 
of  the  Insane  Asylum  in  1S76:  was  Collector  of  Internal 
Revei.ue  in  the  sixth  district  for  one  month  in  1874,  was 
President  of  the  Rowan  county  Medical  Society  for  two 
years  since  the  war.  Pie  is  by  profession  a  practicing  phy- 
sician, liaving  graduated  at  the  Jeffersonian  Medical  Col- 
lege, of  Pa.,  in  1848.  and  is  the  author  of  several  literary, 
medical  and  other  addresses,  some  of  which  have  been  pub- 
lished. 


TMrtj-First  District. 

MAESHALL  H.  PimiX, 

LEXIXCiTON,  DAVIDS  OX  COUXTY,  X=  C. 

Born  December  22d5  1835,  son  of  Joseph  Pinnix;  edu- 
cated at  Chapel  Hill.  Married  December  22d,  1875,  Miss 
H.  C.  Baxter,  daughter  of  Dr.  O.  F.  Baxter,  of  Norfolk,  Va., 
is  tlie  father  of  three  children,  all  boys — fine  fellows.  Held 
the  following  offices  prior  to  his  election  to  this  Senate: 
Clerk  in  the  General  Assembly,  Sub  U.  S.  Marshal,  member 
of  Plouse  of  Representatives  during  session  of  1874-75  and 
1876-'77,  is  a  Trustee  of  the  University  of  Xorth  Carolina, 
and  was  Mayor  of  the  town  of  Lexington.  Served  in  the 
war  in  the  Quartermaster's  Department.  Is  an  unflinching 
Democrat  and  a  man  of  undoubted  ability,  affable,  pleasant 
maimers,  and  of  striking  personal  appearance;  is  serving 
on  the  following  committees  :  Judiciary,  Congressional  Dis- 
tricts, Judicial  Districts,  and  Chairman  of  committee  Deaf, 
Dumb  and  Blind  Institution  ;  was  excused  from  serving  on 
Code,  comm^itiee  of  Internal  Improvements  and  Railroad 
Commission. 


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Thirty -Second  District, 

C.  B.  WATSON, 

WINSTON,  FORSYTH  COUNTY,  N.  C. 

Born  in  Stokes  county,  January  14th,  1844,  son  of  Mr„ 
John  Watson.  Received  no  collegiate  education.  Married 
Miss  A.  E.,  daughter  of  Mr.  W.  P.  Henley,  November  14th, 
1869,  and  has  four  children.  Served  in  the  war  between 
three  and  four  years.  Was  Sergeant  of  company  K,  45th 
Regiment  N.  C.  State  Troops,  was  wounded  at  Williams- 
port,  Md.,  and  Spottsylvania  G.  H.  In  politics  he  is  a  Bour- 
bon Democrat,  and  his  district  gave  him  a  majority  of  1305 
votes.  He  is  on  committees :  Internal  Improvements,  the 
Code,  Re-districting  the  State,  Judiciary  and  several  others. 
He  is  a  fluent  debater,  a  practical  and  hard  working  Sena= 
tor,  and  in  every  way  represents  his  district  with  much 
credit  to  himself  and  constituency. 


Thirty -tliird  District. 

JOHN  ABAMS  HAMPTOF, 

HAMPTONSVILLE,  YADKIN  COUNTY. 

Born  at  Hamptonville,  Surry  (now  Yadkin)  county,  March 
8th,  1836,  is  a  son  of  Dr.  John  Hampton,  who  was  a  prac- 
ticing physician  of  that  place  for  over  fifty-seven  years.  Was 
educated  in  the  common  schools  of  the  countr}^  and  at 
Jonesville  Academy  in  Yadkin  county,  under  the  manage- 
ment of  Prof.  W.  L.  VanEaton.  Studied  law  in  Yadkin- 
ville,  N.  C,  under  that  learned  and  able  lawyer,  Hon.  R.  F. 
Armfield,  was  licensed  by  the  Supreme  Court  in  1860  to 
practice  his  profession  in  all  the  courts  of  the  State.  Was  a 
member  of  Company  B,  First  Regiment  N.  C.  State  Troops, 
commanded  by  the  much  lamented  Colonel  M.  S.  Stokes, 
and  our  distinguished  U.  S.  Senator,  Lieutenant  Colonel  M, 
W.  Ransom.  Said  company  was  raised  and  organized  in 
Wilkes  county,  N.  C,  May"^3i,  1861,  and  was  called  the 
"  Wilkes  Valley  Guards."  Was  promoted  and  commissioned 
1st  Lieutenant  of  the  Company,  and  bravely  bore  his  part 
in  most  of  the  hard  fought  battles  of  Lee's  Army  of  North- 
ern Virginia,  remained  in  the  service  of  the  Confederate 
States  until  September  9th,  1864.  When  he  was  discharged 
by  the  army  medical  board,  for  physical  disability,  was  then 
appointed  and  commissioned  by  Gov.  Vance  Colonel  of  the 


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State  troops  of  Wilkes  count}-,  X.  C,  and  served  in  that  ca- 
pacity until  the  close  of  the  war. 

He  was  elected  County  Attorne^y  for  Yadkin  county  in 
the  Spring  of  1865  and  served  until  the  Fall  of  1867,  or 
until  the  County  Courts  were  abolished.  Was  elected  En- 
rolling and  Engrossing  Clerk  by  a  joint  vote  of  both  houses 
of  the  Legislature  at  its  session  of  iS65-'66,  and  reelected  to 
the  same  position  at  the  session  of  1866-'67. 

He  married  December  2d,  1872,  to  Miss  Cynthia  Caroline 
Brown,  daughter  of  Rev.  W.  G.  Brown  of  Yadkin  county, 
N.  C.5  by  whom  he  has  five  children,  all  living.  He  has 
been  a  consistent,  earnest  and  energetic  Democrat  since  the 
war.  laborincr  manfully  to  overcome  the  large  Republican 
majority  in  his  native  county  of  Yadkin,  which  he  did 
handsomely  in  the  last  election,  carryingthe  county  by  163 
majority,  being  the  only  Democratic  candidate  who  did 
carry  the  county  in  said  election.  The  Democratic  Sena- 
torial Convention  of  the  33d  District  composed  of  the  coun- 
ties of  Surry  and  Yadkin,  which  assembled  in  Rockford, 
Surry  county,  on  theSth  of  October,  1882,  unanimously  nom- 
inated him  for  the  State  Senate.  He  made  an  able  and 
vigorous  canvass  of  his  district,  and  was  elected  by  254  ma- 
jority over  Lacy  J.  Norman,  Republican  and  Liberal  of 
Surry  county. 

Asa  member  of  the  Senate,  he  is  prompt  and  faithful,  al- 
ways at  his  post  of  duty,  rarely,  if  ever,  failing  to  respond 
when  a  vote  is  called  for,  is  bold,  independent  and  fearless 
in  his  votes  upon  all  questions  of  interest  to  his  constitu- 
en  ts.  He  is  appointed  on  the  following  committees:  The 
Judiciary,  Insane  Asylum,  Corporations,  Claims,  and  joint 
committee  on  the  Librarj'. 


TMrty-fonrtli  I)istrict= 

JAMES  DOTSON, 

ELM  wo  on,  IREDELL  COUXTY,  X.  C. 

Born  on  Buffalo  creek  in  Cabarrus  count}^  Son  of  Thos. 
J.  Dotson.  Educated  at  Coddle  creek  and  Concord  Acade- 
mies. Has  been  married  twice;  first  to  Miss  M.  1.  G-ay,  of 
Iredell  county  in  February,  1861,  and  the  second  time  to 
Mrs.  M.  M.  Eagle,  of  Newton  county.  Mo.,  in  1874.  His  last 
wife  is  cousin  to  the  celebrated  Rev.  Dr.  Munsey,  of  the  M. 
E.  Church  South.    He  has  six  children.    He  has  been  serv- 


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ing  the  people  of  his  community  in  some  way  or  other  ever 
since  the  war.  Was  Magistrate  from  1868  to  1883,  and  a 
County  Commissioner  from  1878  to  1880.  Was  in  the 
Confederate  service  during  the  late  war  nearly  all  the 
time;  in  Company  B,  Forty-second  Regiment,  Kirkland's 
Brigade,  Hoke's  Division.  He  holds  his  present  seat  by 
543  Democratic  majority.  Is  on  committees:  Privileges 
and  Election,  Insurance,  and  Agriculture. 


EOMULUS  Z.  LIHMEY, 

TAYLORSVILLE,  ALEXANDER  COUNTY,  N.  C. 

Was  born  in  Rutherford  county,  on  the  26th  day  of  De- 
cember, 1842.  Educated  at  York's  Collegiate  Institute  and 
Taylorsville  Baptist  Institute.  Mr.  Linney  was  a  Slate 
Senator  in  1870-71,  also  in  1874-'75.  In  December,  1866, 
he  married  Miss  Dorcas  A.  Stephenson,  a  daughter  of  Jas. 
F.  Stephenson,  Esq.,  of  Alexander  county.  Served  in  the 
war  betvv^een  the  States  in  company  A,  7th  regiment  of  N. 
C.  State  troops  ;  was  wounded  at  Chancellorsville  and  dis- 
charged from  service  on  account  of  permanent  character  of 
the  wound.  In  politics  Mr.  Linney  is  a  Democrat,  and  at 
the  present  session  of  the  General  Assembly  he  serves  on 
the  committee  on  the  Code,  Penal  Institutions,  Propositions 
and  Grievances,  and  Finance.  Mr.  Linney  is  a  lawyer  by 
profession  and  is  regarded  as  one  of  the  best  in  the  whole 
western  part  of  the  State.  As  a  legislator,  he  has  made  his 
mark  as  a  careful,  conservative  man,  a  good  debater,  and  a 
sound  logical  reasoner.  He  is  a  bold,  aggressive  man  when 
occasion  requires,  and  it  takes  neither  a  prophet  nor  the 
son  of  a  prophet  to  see  that  he  is  destined  to  rise  to  the 
highest  places  in  the  gift  of  the  people. 


Th-rty-Fiftli  District. 

EDWAEB  FEAWCIS  LOVILL, 

EOONE,  ^VATAUGA  COUNTY,  N.  C. 

Son  of  Wm.  R.  Lovill,  and  born  in  Surry  county,  Feb- 
ruary 10th,  1842.  Was  educated  at  East  Bend,  in  Yadkin 
county.  Married  Miss  Josephine  L.,  daughter  of  Mr.  R.  E. 
Marion,  February  15th,  1866,  and  has  four  children.  Was 
in  the  war  from  May  4th,  1861,  to  April  9th,  1865.  Was 
Captain  of  Company  A,  28th  Regiment  N.  C.  State  Troops, 


Lane's  Brigade,  Army  of  Xortliern  Virginia.  He  was 
wounded  three  times — at  the  battle  of  Gett3^sburg,  Reams' 
Station  and  Jones'  Farm.  He  is  a  good  and  solid  Democrat 
and  was  elected  by  303  votes  majority  o%^er  his  competitor. 
Serves  on  committees :  Agriculture,  Banks  and  Currency, 
and  the  Deaf,  Dumb  and  the  Blind  Asylum.  He  vvatches 
close  the  interest  of  his  mountain  country  and  every  other 
measure  that  comes  before  tiie  Senate. 


Tliii'ty-Slxtli  District. 

J.  R.  NEILL, 

BALD  CREEK,  YANCEY  COUNTY,  N.  C. 

Born  iVpril  13th,  1S23,  in  old  Buncombe,  son  of  George  C. 
NeilLhas  a  common  school  education, married  twice  and  has 
four  children,  held  several  minor  offices  prior  to  his  election 
to  the  Senate,  to-wit:  Clerk  of  Court  of  Equity  and  County 
Surveyor.  Mr.  Neill  is  a  Democrat  and  was  elected  to  the 
Senate  by  a  large  majority.  He  is  an  earnest  and  good 
man,  a  succespful  farmer,  has  devoted  special  attention  to 
fruit  growing,  has  a  large  nursery  and  quantities  of  excel- 
lent fruit.  Is  on  the  committees  of  Agriculture,  Claims,  and 
Corporations.  --^ 


BAETLETT  ALEXANDER  BERRY, 

3I0RGANT0X,  N.  C, 

Yv' as  born  in  Burke  county  February  1st,  1830.  His  edu- 
cational facilities  were  limited  to  the  home  country  schools. 
Like  many  young  men  of  the  present  day,  he  was  not  con- 
tent when  he  grew  up  to  manhood  until  he  took  a  trip  West. 
At  the  age  of  22  he  lelt  the  "Gld  North  State  "  for  the  gold 
regions  of  California,  and  on  his  way  to  and  from  the  "  great 
State  of  the  West,"  he  touched  at  and  rt-miained  for  some 
time  at  Blavana,  Cuba,  Panama,  on  the  Isthnnus  of  Darieu, 
Aspinwall,  New  Orleans,  and  several  other  noted  places.  In 
the  year  1856  he  became  convinced  that  the  great  places  of 
the  south  and  west,  with  all  their  attractions,  could  not 
furnish  him  a  home  with  as  much  contentment  as  his  native 
county,  so  lie  returned  and  engaged  in  agricultural  pursuits. 
Farming  has  been  his  chief  occupation  ever  since  he  per- 
manently located,  though  much  of  his  time  has  been  de- 
voted to  the  manufacture  of  flour  and  lunnber.    He  now 


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has  some  good  flouring  and  saw  mills  on  his  farm  near 
Morganton.  Soon  after  liis  return  from  the  West  he  became 
firmly  convinced  that  there  was  one  thing  needed  to  com- 
plete his  happiness,  so  on  the  2d  day  of  June,  1857,  he  led 
to  the  hy menial  alter  Miss  Mira  A.  Hennessee,  of  Burke 
county.  He  has  been  identified  with  ths  county  affairs  of 
Burke  for  a  number  of  years.  In  August,  I860,  he  was 
elected  Sheriff  of  the  county  and  served  his  people  in  that 
office  for  ten  years.  Been  County  Commissioner  for  some 
four  or  five  years.  Was  elected  to  the  House  in  1879  and 
elected  to  the  present  Senate  by  530  majority.  Committees  : 
Propositions  and  Grievances,  Salaries  and  Fees,  and  Asy- 
lums, and  is  chairman  of  the  committee  on  Agriculture. 


Thirty -Seyenth  District. 

AMBROSE  COSTHER, 

LINCOLNTON,  LINCOLN  COUNTY,  N.  C, 

Was  born  June  14th,  1825,  near  Dallas,  Gaston  county,  N. 
C,  son  of  Jacob  Costner.  Married  March  18th,  1846,  to 
Miss  Catharine  Quickel,  daughter  of  Michael  Quickel,  and 
is  the  father  of  eight  children,  seven  of  wd:iom  are  living. 
Senator  Costner  has  had  much  experience  as  a  legislator, 
having  served  four  terms  in  the  House  of  Representatives 
at  sessions  1858-'59, 1862-'63,  1863-'64,  and  represented  his 
district  in  the  Senate  at  the  session  1874.  He  is  modest 
and  unassuming  in  his  bearing,  yet  he  is  always  four.d  at 
his  post  and  faithful  in  the  discharge  of  his  duties.  He  is 
a  Democrat  and  w^as  elected  by  about  nine  hundred  ma- 
jority. He  was  educated  at  country  schools  at  various  points 
in  his  district.  He  held  minor  offices  prior  to  his  legisla- 
tive career,  such  as  Justice  of  the  Peace,  and  at  one  time 
he  was  Judge  Advocate  of  a  regimental  court  martial.  He 
is  by  occupation  a  successful  farmer  and  manufacturer. 


Tliirty-Eighth  District. 

JAMES  LANDEUM  WEBB, 

SHELBY,  CLEVELAND  COUNTY,  N.  C. 

Born  Nov.  12th,  1854,  in  Eutherford  countv,  N.  G.  Son 
of  Rev.  G.  M.  Webb.  Educated  at  \¥ake  Forest  College. 
Was  Mayor  of  the  town  of  Shelbv  for  1880-81.  Married 


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February  14th,  1878,  Miss  K.  L.  Andrews,  daughter  of  Dr. 
W.  P.  Andrews,  Father  of  two  children,  a  son  and  a 
daughter.  A  Democrat,  and  was  elected  by  670  majority. 
Is  on  Judiciary,  Insurance,  and  is  Chairman  of  Committee 
on  Claims.  He  studied  law  at  Judge  Pearson's  Law  School, 
was  admitted  to  the  bar,  and  is  now  the  senior  partner  of 
the  law  firm  of  Gidney  and  Webb,  of  Shelby,  and  is  rapidly 
rising  in  his  profession.  He  is  recognized  as  a  courteous 
and  christian  gentleman,  and  while  onh^  28  years  of  age, 
has  already  acquired  the  reputation  of  being  a  good  speaker 
and  a  party  leader.  He  was  sub- elector  in  1830,  and  ren- 
dered his  party  good  service. 

TMrty-Xiiitli  District. 

JOHM  BAXTER  EAVES, 

RUTHERFORDTOX,  RUTHERFORD  COUNTY,  X.  C. 

Born  June  3d,  1838.  Educated  in  Rutherford  county 
under  Mr.  Frank  I.  Wilson.  Was  a  merchant  until  1862, 
opposed  secession  and  voted  against  the  Convention  of  1861. 
Entered  the  Confederate  service  in  March,  1862,  as  Captain 
and  served  until  the  surrender.  Was  wounded  March  16th, 
1865,  at  iVverysboro,  N.  C.  Was  elected  Countv  Court  Clerk 
of  Rutherford  in  1865  and  served  till  1868.  Elected  State 
Senator  as  a  Republican  from  Rutherford,  Polk  and  Cieve^ 
land  in  April,  1S68.  Was  Assistant  United  States  Assessor 
for  four  years.  Elected  State  Senator  in  August,  1878,  by 
400  raajorit}^  reversing  a  majority  of  400.  Married  Miss 
Johnnie  Logan,  daughter  of  Hon.  G.  W.  Logan.  February 
20th,  1866.  Has  six  children.  His  wife  is  a  graduate  of 
Salem  Female  College.  Mr.  E.  is  a  nephew  of  Hon.  John 
Baxter,  of  Knoxville,  Tennessee,  who  is  now  a  Judge  of  the 
United  States  Circuit  Court:  and  is  a  nephew  of  ex-Gov. 
Elisha  Baxter,  of  Arkansas.  To  show  that  the  Rutherford- 
tonians  have  their  faith  closely  pinned  to  him  they  returned 
him  to  tlie  Senate  for  the  session  of  1881,  and  again  for  the 
present  term.  He  is  one  of  the  best  and  most  fair-minded 
Republicans  in  the  Senate,  and  has  many  friends. 

Fortielli  District. 

ISAAC  NEWTON  EBBS, 

LYXCH,  MADISOX  COUNTY,  X.  C. 

Born  September  16th,  1850,  in  the  county  of  Cocke,  Ten- 
nessee.   Son  of  Francis  Marion  Ebbs.    His  education  was 


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limited  to  that  average  usually  obtained  in  the  common 
schools  of  this  State.  Married  December  28tb,  1S79,  the 
daughter  of  A4.dolphus  Balding,  and  he  is  the  father  of  two 
children.  He  has  held  the  office  of  county  commissioner 
of  Madison  and  with  that  exception  held  no  other  until  his 
election  to  the  Senate.  He  is  on  the  following  committees, 
viz:  Internal  Improvements,  Claims, and  in  several  instances 
has  served  on  various  joint  committees  of  conference.  He 
is  a  Democrat  of  the  old  school. 


Forty -First  District. 

W.  W.  JOHES, 

HEI^TDERSONVILLE,  HENDERSON  COUNTY,  N.  C. 

Senator  Jones  is  brother  to  Col.  Armstead  Jones,  a  law- 
yer of  prominence  in  Raleigh,  and  at  one  time  practiced 
law  here  with  his  brother,  the  firm  being  Jones  &  Jones. 
He  left  Raleigh  several  years  ago  in  search  cf  a  more  health- 
ful climate,  and  like  many  other  eastern  people,  acted  sensi- 
ble in  going  to  Western  Caroliiia  instead  of  some  Western 
State.  Finding  that  in  the  transmontane  country  he  could 
make  a  congenial  home,  enjoy  good  health  and  a  lucrative 
practice  as  a  lawyer,  he  at  once  located  in  Henderson ville, 
where  the  fresh  and  invigorating  breezes  come  rushing 
down  from  the  un.dulating  slopes  of  hundreds  of  hillsides, 
purified  from  the  spray  and  mist  of  the  many  playful 
brooks  and  dancing  rills  that  skip  and  bounce  over  the 
rough  and  rugged  rocks  that  fill  tlie  gentle  ravines  of  those 
majestic  mountains. 

While  living  in  Raleigh,  his  ability  and  his  fealty  to 
party  and  principles  caused  him  to  be  chosen  as  the 
Chairman  of  the  Democratic  Executive  Comn:sittee  of 
Wake  county  ;  and  the  people  of  his  adopted  home,  soon 
recognizing  the  same  commendable  qualities,  honored  him 
by  sending  him  as  their  representative  in  the  State  Senate. 

Forty -Second  District, 

M.  C.  EIMG, 

MURPHY,  CHEROKEE  COUNTY,  N.  C, 

Was  born  Feb.  5th,  1844,  in  t'ne  county  of  Cherokee. 
His  father  was  Johnson  W.  King.    Educated  at  Murphy. 


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Married  Miss  Mary  G.  Baker,  daughter  of  Jacob  Baker,  in 
1863.  He  is  the  father  of  six  children.  He  represented  his 
county  in  the  House  of  Representatives  during  the  sessions 
of  1874-'75.  Politically,  he  is  a  Denaocrat,  and  was  elected 
by  about  nine  hundred  majority.  He  also  has  a  war  record. 
Entered  the  service  at  the  age  of  17,  and  served  during  the 
war  as  a  member  of  Company  A.,  2nd  Regiment  N.  C.  Cav- 
alry. He  is  a  member  of  the  Committee  on  Education  and 
Internal  Improvements,  and  is  Chairman  of  the  Committee 
on  Engrossed  Bills,  He  has  not  made  many  speeches  this 
session,  but  considers  questions  thoroughly,  and  always 
knows  how  to  vote. 


House  of  Representatives. 


Alamance  County. 

.  THOMAS  M.  HOLT, 

HAW  RIVER,  N.  C. 

Col.  Thomas  M.  Holt  is  a  gentleman  of  Stale  reputation, 
and  one  who  everybody  knows  to  be  earnestly  and  zealously 
devoted  to  every  measure  which  would  tend  to  the  good  of 
the  old  North  State,  and  has  labored  unceasingly  this  entire 
session  as  well  as  many  other  sessions  in  the  same  capacity 
for  the  good  of  his  constituents,  and  for  every  section  of  tiiis 
commonwealth.  His  labors  have  always  been  for  the  best 
interests  of  North  Carolina,  and  the  citizens  of  the  State 
should  always  feel  proud  of  him  as  one  of  her  most  ardent 
supporters  of  all  measures  tending  to  the  development  of 
our  resources. 


Alexander  Coiintj^ 

ROBERT  F,  MATHESON, 

TAYLORSVILLE,  N.  C. 

Born  September  25th,  1832,  in  Iredell  (bounty,  N.  C,  son 
of  William  Matheson  ;  educated  in  the  common  schools  of 
his  county  ;  was  clerk  of  the  County  Court  from  1860  to 
1868,  and  was  a  member  of  the  General  Assembly  during 
the  session  of  1868-'69.  Married  Miss  M.  C.  C.  Carson, 
daughter  of  Rev.  Alfred  Carson,  in  September,  1859;  father 
of  seven  children  ;  was  a  Whig  before  the  war  and  a  Dem- 
ocrat ever  since  ;  he  was  elected  by  a  majority  of  115  votes. 
Serves  on  the  following  committees:  Propositions  and 
Grievances,  Counties,  Cities,  Towns,  &c.,  and  on  the  com- 
mittee of  Emigration,  Mr.  M.  is  a  worthy  gentleman  and 
represents  his  district  in  a  worthy  manner. 


Alleghanj  County. 
Elder  ISAAC  W.  LANBEETH, 

ELK  CREEK,  N.  C. 

Elder  Isaac  W.  Landreth,son  of  Dr.  Stephen  Landreth, 
was  born  on  Elk  Creek,  in  Alleghany  county,  on  the  Gth. 


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day  of  Februar}^  1838,  and  received  his  education  at  the 
common  country  school.  Held  the  offices  of  Captain  of 
Piney  Cree^v  Company,  Major  of  the  96th  Regiment  of 
Militia,  and  as  a  justice  of  the  peace  ;  served  in  the  war  four 
years,  was  captured  at  Gettysburg,  Penn,  July  3rd,  1863; 
was  a  private  in  company  A,  26th  regiment,  N.  G.  Volun- 
teers, commanded  by  Zebulon  B.  Vance  until  he  was  elected 
Governor  of  North  Carolina.  After  the  close  of  the  war, 
on  the  16th  day  of  November,  1865^  he  was  united  in  mar- 
riage to  Miss  Bettie  M.  Long,  daughter  of  Emanuel  Long, 
of  Independence,  Va.  Eight  children,  five  girls  and  three 
boys  were  born  to  them,  all  of  whom,  except  one,  a  boy,  are 
now  living.  Liberal  Eepublican  in  politics,  and  was  elected 
to  the  Legislature  in  1882,  b}^  a  majority  of  94  votes,  and 
as  a  member  served  on  committees:  Railroads,  Post  Roads, 
and  Turnpikes.  Professed  religion  August  27th,  1866,  and 
joined  the  Baptist  church  at  Mount  Carmel ;  was  licensed  to 
preach  April,  1869,  and  ordained  July  17th,  1870.  Has 
been  Clerk:  of  the  Mountain  Union  Association  for  ten 
years.  Lives  by  farming;  claims  to  be  tied  to  no  political 
party,  but  vo^es  and  advocates  the  liberties  and  rights  of 
the  laboring  class,  throwing  party  spirit  aside  and  seeking 
to  build  up  the  good  old  North  State,  "the  land  of  my  nativ- 
ity— God  bless  her." 

Anson  County* 

W.  A.  LILES, 

NVADESBORO,  ANSON  COUNTY,  N.  C, 

Born  in  1833,  in  Anson  county.  Educated  at  Gould's 
Fork  Academy,  in  Anson  county.  Married  twice;  father 
of  five  children,  a  boy  by  his  first  wife  and  three  boys  and 
one  girl  by  his  second  wife.  During  the  war  enlisted  in 
1861  in  Company  C,  Anson  Guards,  Fourteenth  N.  C.  Regi- 
ment, as  Lieutenant;  was  promoted  to  a  captaincy.  Served 
throughout  the  war  and  was  wounded  several  times. 


Aslie  Countj', 

Dr.  J.  0.  WILCOX, 

STAQG'S  CREEK,  N.  C= 

Dr.  Wilcox  has  had  right  much  experience  in  legislative 
bodies,  and  having  learned  the  routine  of  all  kinds  of  legis- 
lative work,  knows  how  to  present  measures  in  the  most  fa- 


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vorable  light.  He  is  one  of  the  leading  and  most  promi- 
nent Kepublicans  in  the  House,  and  looks  well  after  the  in- 
terest of  his  party.  He'  is  a  practicing  physician  by  pro- 
fession, and  is  a  very  popular  gentleman  in  his  section  of 
the  State. 


Bertie  County. 

T.  E.  SPELLER, 

WINDSOR,  N.  C. 

Born  April  17th,  1853,  in  Bertie  county.  Went  to  school 
at  St.  Augustine  Normal  School,  at  Raleigh,  four  years. 
Been  teaching  school  eight  years.  Single  man.  Republi- 
can in  politics,  and  elected  by  1000  majority.  Serves  on 
Committee  on  Corporations. 


Brimswick  Coanty. 

WILLIAM  GRISSETT, 

WALDEN,  N.  C. 

Born  in  Brunswick  county  Oct.  29th,  1829,  Has  no  col- 
legiate education — only  in  common  schools  of  the  county. 
Married  Miss  Mary  Hickman.  Has  seven  children  living. 
During  the  war  he  held  the  office  of  First  Lieutenant  in 
militia.  Republican  in  politics,  and  elected  by  80  majority. 
Committees,  Agriculture  and  Mining,  and  Claims.  He  is  a 
farmer  by  occupation.  Was  County  Commissioner  for  two 
years. 

Bladeu  County. 

JOHN  NEWELL, 

CLARKESTON,  N.  C. 

Born  in  Wayne  county  in  1839,  was  elected  to  the 
House  of  Representatives  in  1879,  and  again  in  1881.  Is 
a  Republican,  and  is  serving  on  the  Committee  on  Emigra- 
tion, Never  went  to  school  a  day  in  his  life.  What  educa- 
tion he  has  attained  was  by  applying  himself  during  the 
spare  moments  from  liis  work.  Was  bound  out  when  only 
seven  months  old.  He  has  been  County  Commissioner  four 
years  and  School  Commissioner  six  years.  This  is  his  sec- 
ond term  to  the  House  of  Representatives.  Married  Mary 
Mariah  Pittman,  February  i6th,  1868,  and  has  seven  chil- 
dren—only three  living. 


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Beaufort  County. 

E.  S,  SIMMOHS, 

WASHING-TOX,  X.  C. 

Young  Simaions  moved  to  Washington,  N.  C,  in  August, 
1878.  He  soon  won  the  confidence  and  esteem  of  all.  He 
has  always  been  a  hard  worker  for  the  Democratic  party  in 
every  campaign  since  he  has  been  in  Beaufort  county. 

He  was  nominated  for  the  Legislature  at  a  time  when  it 
was  thoQght  almost  impossible  to  carry  the  county  for  the 
Democratic  party.  It  was  said  by  his  friends  that  he  was 
leading  a  forlorn  hope.  He  made  a  change  in  his  county  of 
500  votes,  for  Beaufort  couaty  had  not  been  Democratic  for 
years.  It  is  true  she  has  had  sometimes  a  Democrat  in  the 
Legislature  of  late  years,  but  it  must  be  remembered  that  he 
was  secured  by  the  vote  of  Pamlico  count_y  ;  whereas,  this 
year  Pamlico  voted  independent  of  Beaufort,  and  young 
Simmons  got  221  majority  in  B^^aufort  proper,  which  here- 
tofore has  given  a  large  Republican  vote. 

He  had  for  his  opponent  Jno.  B.  Respess,  a  man  of  fine 
gifts  as  a  speaker,  and  who  is  sometimes  called  the  Vance 
of  the  Republican  party,  and  it  was  admitted  by  Respess' 
friends  that  young  Simmons  was  the  only  man  with  whom 
Respess  ever  canvassed  who  could  handle  him. 

Young  Simmons  is  modest  in  his  manners,  never  shoves 
himself  in  the  w^ay.  True  as  steel  to  his  friends.  A  natural 
orator,  though  an  unpretentious  one,  for  he  is  never  known 
in  any  body  or  assembly  to  have  anything  to  say  unless  it 
is  necessary.  For  his  age,  vvd:iich  is  27,  there  is  no  man  in 
the  S:ate  of  North  Carolina  his  superior  as  a  speaker,  de- 
bater, or  a  jury  advocate. 


Buncombe  Coimtj. 

CALVm  M.  McLOUD, 

ASI-IEVILLE,  N.  C. 

Born  in  Franklin,  Macon  count}^  February  9th,  1840. 
Learned  the  tanner's  trade  when  quite  young,  and  con- 
tinued to  work  at  this  business  until  he  was  twenty-one 
years  old,  and  then  enlisted  in  the  Confederate  army.  Com- 
pany H,  16th  North  Carolina  Regiment,  as  a  private.  Be- 
came Captain  in  said  company  in  1863,  and  was  in  com- 
mand of  the  Regiment  for  six  months  as  Captain.  Twice 
wounded,  and  at  one  time  was  left  for  dead  on  the  field  of 


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battle  at  Mechaniesville,  June  20th,  1862.  Located  in  Ashe- 
viile  in  September,  1865,  and  studied  law  under  the  Hon. 
J.  L.  Bailey,  and  received  license  in  June,  1867.  Formed  a 
partnership  with  the  late  Hon.  N.  W.  Woodfin  in  February, 
1869,  and  continued  as  his  partner  until  his  death,  in  May, 
1875.  Was  never  in  politics,  but  a  born  Democrat,  and  was 
nominated  for  the  office  he  now  holds  by  the  people  of  his 
county  during  his  absence  on  a  Northern  tour  with  his 
family,  in  September,  1882,  and  he  received  the  unanimous 
support  of  the  Democrats  of  the  county.  Serves  on  com- 
mittees: The  Code,  Judiciary,  Public  Printing,  and  chair- 
man of  committee  on  Privileges  and  Elections. 

Mr.  McLoud  is  one  of  the  leading  members  of  the  House  ; 
has  taken  an  active  part  in  every  measure  brought  up,  and 
has  rendered  invaluable  service  as  a  member. 


B.  e,  GUDGEE, 

LEICESTER,  N.'  C. 

Born  March  18th,  1847,  in  Buncombe  county.  Has  a  com- 
mon school  education.  Married  Miss  Bessie  Chandler,  of  Bell 
Creek,  Minnesota ;  one  child.  In  the  war  about  one  year, 
in  Co.  C,  29th  Regiment  North  Carolina  State  Troops.  Was 
a  prisoner  in  Camp  Douglas,  Ciiicago.  Served  on  the  fol- 
lowing committees:  Engrossed  Bills,  Penal  Institutions, 
and  Railroads,  Post  Roads,  &c.  Is  a  Democrat,  and  was 
elected  over  Natt.  Atkinson  by  405  majority. 


Burke  County. 

SAMUEL  McDowell  tate, 

MORGANTON,  N.  C. 

Born  in  Morganton,  N.  C,  September  6th,  1830.  Edu- 
cated at  private  schools  in  North  Carolina  and  Pennsylva- 
nia. Appointed  Captain  of  Company  D,  6th  Regiment, 
Regular  Troops,  May  20th,  1861.  Promoted  Major  at 
"  Seven  Pines,"  May,  1862.  Promoted  Lieutenant-Colonel 
at  Gettysburg  July  2d,  1863;  commanded  6th  Regiment  to 
the  close  of  the  war.  Wounded  at  Sharpsburg  September, 
1862,  at  Rappahamock  Bridge  November,  1863,  at  "  Cedar 
Creek  "  October,  1864,  and  at  Petersburg  March  25th,  1865. 

Elected  President  of  the  Western  North  Carolina  Rail- 
road June,  1865,  and  remained  a  director  of  the  road  for 


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private  stockholders  till  its  sale.  Was  removed  from  its 
Presidency  by  Provisional  Governor  Holden  in  August, 

1865.  Again  elected  President  by  Worth  Board  in  August, 

1866,  and  again  removed  by  Holdeti's  "Reconstruction" 
Board  in  1868.  After  sale  of  road  in  1875,  was  elected 
private  stockholders'  commissioner  to  organize  the  system 
and  work  the  convict  force  on  the  road,  as  authorized  by 
act  of  March,  1875,  of  which,  as  a  member  of  that  Legisla- 
ture, he  was  the  author.  Was  a  member  of  the  House  from^ 
Burke  two  terms  previous  to  the  present,  and  chairman  of 
committee  on  Finance  each  term.  After  becoming  mem- 
ber of  the  Legislature,  resigned  all  connection  with  rail- 
roads, and  sold  his  stock.  Was  a  Justice  of  the  Peace  for 
twenty-five  years.  Delegate  to  every  Democratic  National 
Convention  from  1860  to  this  time,  save  and  except  the 
"  Greely  "  Convention.  Serves  on  committees:  Internal  Im- 
provements, Railroad  Commission,  Rules,  and  is  chairman 
of  committee  on  Finance. 

Col.  Tate  is  an  old  fashioned  Jeffersonian  Democrat,  and 
a  truer  son  to  the  Old  North  State  never  entered  the  State 
Capitol.  He  is  a  very  quiet  man,  and  ver}^  seldom  joins  in 
the  many  discussions  that  arise,  but  when  he  does  speak, 
he  receives  the  attention  of  his  fellow  members,  for  ail  re- 
gard his  opinions  on  any  subject  as  being  sound,  logical, 
practical  and  worthy  to  be  carefully  considered.  He  is  a 
very  close  and  earnest  worker,  and  his  services  on  commit- 
tees and  elsewhere  are  fully  appreciated  by  all  who  know 

him.  —  

CabaiTHs  Connty. 

HAEVEY  McAllister, 

MOUNT  PLEASANT,  N.  C. 

Born  September  8th,  1835,  in  the  county  of  Gaston,  N.  C. 
Son  of  George  W.  McAllister.  Educated  in  the  county  at 
large  by  observation  and  experience.  Held  the  office  of  County 
Commissioner  and  Justice  of  the  Peace.  Married  in  June, 
1862,  Miss  Fannie  Cook,  daughter  of  Matthew  Cook,  and  is 
the  father  of  eight  children.  Served  in  late  war  four  years, 
Co.  N,  8th  N.  C.  Regiment,  Clingman's  Brigade,  Hoke's 
Division,  and  was  wounded  at  battle  on  Weldon  railroad, 
near  Petersburg,  Va.  Was  1st  Lieutenant.  A  Democrat, 
elected  by  554  majority.  On  committees  :  Propositions  and 
Grievances,  Banks  and  Currency,  Deaf,  Dumb  and  Blind 
Asylums,  Agriculture,  Mechanics  and  Mining,  and  Privileges 
and  Elections.    Occupation  at  home,  mechanic  and  farmer= 


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Caldwell  County. 

WILLIAM  HORTON  BOWER, 

LENOIR,  N.  C. 

Born  June  6th,  1850,  in  Wilkes  county,  son  of  David  E. 
Bower.  Educated  at  Finley  High  School,  Lenoir,  Caldwell 
county,  N.  C.  A  Democrat  and  elected  by  670  majority, 
and  is  serving  on  the  following  committees,  viz:  Judiciary, 
Internal  Improvements,  Privileges  and  Elections,  and  is 
chairman  of  committee  on  Public  Library.  Studied  law 
in  the  office  of  CoL  G.  N.  Folk,  of  Lenoir,  and  obtained  a 
license  to  practice.  Went  to  California  in  1876,  returned  in 
the  summer  of  1880.  He  is  six  feet  high,  weighing  230 
pounds,  and  has  had  enough  of  politics,  according  to  his 
own  declaration,  to  do  him  the  balance  of  his  life.  He 
makes  a  good  member,  and  looks  well  into  every  measure 
that  comes  before  the  House. 


Camden  Countj  . 

JOHN  K.  ABBOTT, 

SOUTH  MILLS,  N.  C. 

Born  January  3rd,  1831,  in  Camden  county,  N,  C.  Son 
of  Joseph  Abbott.  Educated  at  Randolph  Macon  College, 
Virginia.  Was  a  Justice  of  the  Peace  under  the  Canby 
Government  and  a  Representative  in  the  Lower  House  of 
the  Legislature  in  1876-77.  Married  December  20th,  1865, 
Miss  E.  Spence,  daughter  of  Edward  Spence.  Father  of 
six  children,  three  boys  and  three  girls.  Served  in  the  late 
war  four  years;  belonged  to  Company  A,  Eighth  Regiment 
N.  C.  Troops,  attached  to  Clingman's  Brigade,  Hoke's  Divis- 
ion. Is  serving  on  the  following  committees:  Chairman 
House  branch  of  committee  on  Joint  Rules,  Engrossed  Bills 
and  Penal  Institutions.  Pie  is  an  earnest  worker  and  a 
faithful  representative. 

Carteret  County. 

LEMUEL  H.  HAEBY, 

NEWPORT,  N.  C. 

Born  March  I7th,  1853,  in  the  county  of  Greene,  North 
Carolina.  Son  of  L.  M.  Hardy.  Has  a  common  school  ed- 
ucation. Was  a  member  of  the  school  committee  of  his 
county.    Married  January  29th,  1873,  Miss  Bettie  J.  Harts- 


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field,  daughter  of  P.  T.  Hartsfield.  Is  a  Democrat  and  was 
elected  by  77  majority.  He  is  a  vigilant  and  true  Represent- 
ative. Is  on  the  committee  on  Corporations,  Deaf  and 
Dumb  and  the  Blind  Asylum,  State  Debt,  and  on  Fish  and 
Fishing  Interests.  He  is  a  successful  farm.er  and  a  minister 
of  the  Primitive  Baptist  denomination. 


[CasTrell  Conntj-. 

JAMES  W.  FOE, 

ASHLAXD,  X.  C. 

Born  in  1854.  Educated  at  Jtfitrson  Academy  and  at 
the  High  School  at  Statesville.  Married  Miss  Emma  Brown 
November  18th,  1880.  He  is  a  Republican,  and  was  a  del- 
egate to  the  Republican  State  Convention,  which  was  held 
in  Raleigh,  June  14th,  1882.  In  1881  was  master  of  cere- 
monies of  the  third  annual  exposition  of  the  Industrial  As- 
sociation, held  at  Raleigh,  and  in  1882  was  a  marshal  at  the 
fourth  annual  exposition  of  the  same  Association,  and  is  a 
teacher  by  occupation  :  has  been  employed  as  a  teacher  in 
public  schools. 

Catawba  County. 

MILES  0.  SHEEEILL, 

^'EWTOX,  X.  C. 

Born  July  26th,  1844,  near  Sherrill's  Ford,  in  Catawba 
county,  and  is  son  of  Hiram  Sherrill. 

He  was  educated  at  Catawba  High  School,  was  married 
May  1st,  1867,  to  Miss  Sallie  R.  Bost,  daughter  of  Captain  J. 
M.  Bost,  who  was  killed  at  Petersburg,  Ya.,  and  has  six 
children. 

Mr.  Sherrill  was  a  valiant  member  of  company  A,  12tli 
Regiment  X.  G.  State  Troops  in  the  late  war;  was  wounded 
at  the  battle  of  Spottsylvania  Court  House,Ya.5  in  May,  1864, 
which  necessitated  the  amputation  of  his  right  leg  six  inches 
above  the  knee. 

A  Lieutenancy  was  tendered  him  in  Captain  Ray's  com- 
pany of  Ranger.s,  in  1861,  but  he  refused  to  leave  his  old 
company,  of  whicli  he  was  Orderly  Sergeant. 

Mr.  Sherrill  is  a  Democrat ;  has  filled  the  ofSce  of  Supe- 
rior Court  Clerk  14  years  since  the  war,  and  was  elected  to 
his  present  seat  in  the  House  of  Representatives  by  a  ma- 
joritv  vote  of  990.    He  has  rendered  efficient  service  on  the 


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Finance,  Educational  and  joint  committee  to  Re-district  the 
State,  and  as  Chairman  of  Committee  of  Salaries  and  Fees. 
Mr.  Sherriil  has  proven  himself  a  good  representative  from 
a  good  county. 


Chatham  County. 
D.  H.  MAESH, 

GULF,  N.  C. 

Born  February  loth,  1844,  in  Chatham  county,  N.  C, 
near  Chapel  Hill.  Left  school  in  1861  to  go  to  the  war ; 
joined  company  D,  3d  Regiment  N.  C.  Cavalry,  and  served 
nearly  four  years. 

Married  Miss  Fannie  E.  Muse,  daughter  of  H.  L.  Muse; 
blessed  with  two  children.  A  merchant.  Democrat  in  pol- 
itics and  elected  by  four  hundred  majority,  and  one  hun- 
dred more  than  any  other  candidate.  On  committees  of  In- 
ternal Improvements,  Finance,  Immigration,  and  Public 
Printing, 


W.  A.  LAWREMCE, 

QOFF,  N.  C. 

Born  July  6th,  1839,  in  Chatham  county.  Educated  at 
the  private  and  public  schools  of  his  county.  Married  Miss 
E.  F.  Mims,  of  Chatham  county,  July  6th,  1868.  Has  five 
children.  Held  the  office  of  Lieutenant  during  the  war. 
In  politics  a  Democrat,  and  was  elected  by  267  majority. 
Served  on  committees  of  Corporations,  Banks  and  Currency 
and  Deaf,  Dumb  and  Blind  Asylum. 


Cherokee  Coiintj. 
EGBERT  BRUCE, 

NOTLA,  N.  C. 

Born  in  Habbersham  county,  Georgia,  September  15th,. 
1826.  Married  Miss  Catharine  Cearley,  of  Wilkes  county, 
N.  C,  by  whom  he  has  had  nine  children — five  girls  and 
four  boys.  Occupation,  a  farmer.  Moved  to  North  Caro- 
lina in  1872.  Was  elected  to  the  House  of  Representatives 
in  1879  by  10  majority.  Elected  to  present  seat  by  99  ma- 
jority.   On  Agriculture,  and  Salaries  and  Fees. 


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Chowan  Coantj^  * 

E.  H,  SUTTOM, 

EDENTON,  N.  C. 

Born  December  2d,  1849,  in  Perquimans  county,  N.  G. 
Son  of  Willis  Sutton,  and  educated  at  Charlotte  and  Eden- 
ton.  Worked  in  the  Government  Printing  Office  at  Wash- 
ington, D.  C,  at  one  time.  Is  married  and  has  one  child. 
Republican ;  was  elected  by  twenty-five  majority,  and  is 
now  serving  on  committee  on  Corporations. 


Clay  County. 

JAMES  S.  AWBERSOM, 

HAYESVILLE,  N.  C. 

Was  born  Jan'y  6tli,  1835.  Was  Captain  Company  A,  29 tb 
Regiment  N.  C.  Troops,  during  the  war.  Was  a  member  of 
the  House  in  1870-71,  1872-'73-'74,  also  lS79--'80.  He 
married  Miss  J.  S.  Ketron,  June  6th,  1866.  He  serves  on 
committees:  Railroads,  Propositions  and  Grievances,  and 
Public  Buildings, 

Cleveland  County. 

LEWIS  EBWARB  POWERS, 

SHELBY,   N,  C. 

Born  March  24th,  1841,  near  Norfolk,  Va.  Son  of  Lewis 
Austin  Powers.  Educated  at  Yadkin  College.  Married 
Sarah  Mary  EUitt,  daughter  of  Rev.  E.  D.  Elliott,  October 
23d,  1862.  Father  of  six  children,  five  living.  Served  in 
the  late  war  four  years,  belonging  to  Company  A,  Twenty- 
first  Regiment,  N.  C.  Troops,  attached  to  Jackson's  com- 
mand ;  was  a  Lieutenant  for  three  years,  and  was  wounded 
at  Sharpsburg  and  at  Liberty.  Is  a  Democrat  and  was 
elected  by  47  majority.  Is  on  the  committee  on  Insane 
Asylums,  Engrossed  Bills  and  Public  Printing. 

Mr.  Powers  is  a  man  of  strong  mind,  a  fluent  speaker,  and 
has  done  much  for  his  party  in  Cleveland  county. 

Coluin^us  County. 

H.  B.  WILLIAMSON,  ' 

CERRO  GORDO,  N.  C. 

Born  August  1st,  1842,  in  Columbus  county.  Educated 
at  Warsaw.    Married  Miss  Sarah  E.,  daughter  of  William 


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Davis,  of  Smithville,  N.  C,  by  Rev.  Arthur  McKimmoD, 
and  has  two  children.  In  the  war  four  years,  in  Company 
C,  North  Carolina  Regulars,,  twelve  months,  then  joined 
Company  E,  36th  Regiment,  North  Carolina  Artillery,  com- 
manded by  Col.  Wm.  Lamb,  of  Norfolk,  Virginia.  Wounded 
at  Fort  Fisher.  He  enlisted  as  private  and  came  out  as 
First  Lieutenant.  A  magistrate  six  years.  Town  commis- 
sioner, merchant,  and  dealer  in  naval  stores.  Farmer  by  oc- 
cupation. Serves  on  committees  :  Internal  Improvement, 
Justices  of  the  Peace,  Counties,  Towns,  &c.,  Salaries  and 
Fees,  and  Redistricting  the  State. 


Crayeii  County. 

W,  H.  JOHNSON, 

NEWBERN,  N.  C. 

Born  September  17th,  1831,  at  Newbern,  N.  C.  Educated 
in  common  schools  of  the  county.  Married  Sarah  Ann 
Dare  in  1882.  No  children.  Has  been  a  Deputy  Sheriff 
for  ten  years.  Is  a  Republican,  and  was  elected  by  eight 
hundred  votes.  Is  on  the  committee  of  Deaf,  Dumb  and 
Blind  Asylum. 

Cuml)erlaiid  County. 

ED.  P.  POWERS, 

FAYETTEVILLE,  N.  C. 

Born  in  Fayetteville  September  4th,  1843.  Educated  at 
Donaldson  Academy,  Fayetteville,  N.  C.  Married  Miss 
Mar}^  A.  Brown  January  7th,  1864,  and  has  two  children. 
In  politics  a  Liberal  Republican  since  1881.  Was  elected 
to  the  House  by  101  majority.  On  the  following 
committees,  viz :  Insane  Asylum,  Fish  Interest,  Military 
Affairs,  and  Cities,  Towns  and  Townships.  He  is  a  butcher, 
and  has  held  the  following  offices:  City  Marshal,  School 
Committeeman,  and  Justice  of  the  Peace,  and  served  during 
the  war  in  the  First  Regiment,  North  Carolina  Volunteers. 


Currituck  County. 

W.  H.  COWELL, 

SHAWS,  N.  C. 

Born  December  5th,  1832,  in  Currituck  county,  son  of  J. 
T,  CowelL    Attended  com.mon  schools  of  community  and 


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went  one  session  to  Wake  Forest.  Been  married  twice,  first 
time  to  Miss  Elizabeth  Morgan  and  second  to  Miss  Mattie 
DeFord.  Has  three  children.  Is  a  physician  by  profession 
and  graduated  at  the  University  of  Pennsylvania.  Was  in 
the  Legislature  during  the  session  of  IS-Sl,  and  returned  to 
the  present  session.  Serves  on  committees  on  Insane  Asy- 
lum, Engrossed  Bills,  Ee-districting  the  iState,  and  as  chair- 
man of  committee  on  State  Debt. 


Dare  County. 

EPHEAIM  H.  EIGGS, 

BUXTOX.  X.  C. 

Born  January  9th,  lSo3,  at  Vandemere,  Pamlico  county, 
N.  C,  son  of  John  R.  Piggs.  Educated  at  Beach  Grove  and 
Newport.  Has  held  the  office  of  Justice  of  the  Peace,  County 
Commissioner,  Wreck  Commissioner,  and  County  Superin- 
tendent of  Dare.  Married  July  4th,  1S78,  Miss  Terah  L. 
Jennett,  daughter  of  Wallace  R.  Jennett,  and  has  two  chil- 
dren. He  is  a  Democrat,  an  active  member,  and  has  de- 
voted special  attention  to  the  fishing  interests  and  to  pilots. 
On  committee  of  Education,  Propositions  and  Grievances, 
Immigration,  Public  Library,  Enrolled  Bills,  and  is  chair- 
man of  committee  on  Fish  Interests. 


Davidson  Connty. 

JAMES  F.  BEALL, 

LIXWOOD.  X.  C. 

Born  September  1st,  1S37,  at  Belmont,  Davidson  county, 
X.  C.  Son  of  Dr.  B.  L.  Beall.  Educated  at  Bingham  and 
Wilson  schooh  and  at  the  L^niversity  of  Virginia.  Mcirried 
Miss  C.  M.  Harper,  of  Lenoir,  Caldwell  county,  X.  C,  daugh- 
ter of  James  Harper,  Esq.,  January  29th,  1869,  and  they 
have  two  children.  He  served  in  the  late  war  four  years, 
enlisted  as  a  private  in  Co.  A,  21st  Regiment  X.  C.  Troops, 
was  promoted  to  the  rank  of  Major  and  was  in  command  of 
the  Regiment  at  the  close  of  the  war.  Was  wounded  at 
Winchester  in  the  second  battle  of  Manassas,  and  at  Fred- 
ericksburg. He  is  a  Democrat  and  is  serving  on  the  fol- 
lowing committees  Propositions  and  Grievances,  Engrossed 
Bills,  Enrolled  Bills  and  Insane  Asylums.  Major  Beall 
read  mitdicine  under  his  brother  Dr.  R.  L.  Beall  of  Lenoir, 


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and  completed  his  course  at  the  Medical  College  of  New 
York  and  has  since  engaged  in  the  practice  of  his  profession, 
and  in  connection  with  that  is  a  farmer.  This  is  his  first 
legislative  experience. 

H.  J.  HARRIS, 

THOMASVILLE,  N.  C. 

Born  March  8th,  1826,  at  Healing  Springs,  Davidson 
countjr,  N.  C,  son  of  William  H.  Harris.  Educated  at  Trin- 
ity College;  was  Justice  of  the  Peace,  Alderman  and  Treas- 
urer of  the  town  of  Thomasville,  Married  December  25th, 
1848,  a  daughter  of  C.  M.  Lines,  of  New  Haven,  Conn. 
Father  of  seven  children,  five  living.  In  politics  was  a 
Whig  prior  to  the  war,  and  is  now  a  conservative  Democrat; 
was  elected  to  the  House  by  two  hundred  and  sixty-two 
majority.  On  the  committees  of  Finance,  Penal  Institutions, 
Deaf,  Dumb  and  Blind  Institution,  Railroad  Commission 
and  Insurance.  Served  during  the  late  war  as  Captain  of 
company  A,  10th  Battalion,  Heavy  Artillery,  in  Maj.  W.  L. 
Young's  command,  under  General  Whiting,  at  Wilming- 
ton, N.  C. 


Bayie  County. 

PATRICK  HENRY  CAIM, 

SETTLE,  IREDELL  CO.,  N.  C. 

Born  August  28th,  1814,  in  Rowan  county,  son  of  Daniel 
Cain.  Educated  in  common  school  by  Peter  S.  Ney ;  mar- 
ried a  daughter  of  Tenison  Cheshire  of  Davie  count}^,  Jan. 
5th,  1842.^  Mr.  Cain  is  now  a  widower  and  has  seven  chil- 
dren living,  five  sons  and  two  daughters.  He  was  Justice 
of  the  Peace,  a  member  of  the  Special  Court,  a  County  Com- 
missioner eight  years  and  Chairman  of  the  Board  for  six. 
He  was  elected  to  the  House  of  Representatives  as  an  inde- 
pendent Democrat  over  the  regular  Democratic  nominee  by 
286  majority.  He  serves  on  the  committee  on  Insane  Asy- 
lum and  Counties,  Cities,  Towns,  &c.  He  is  a  farmer  and 
during  the  war  served  in  the  Home  Guard  for  a  while. 


Bapliii  County. 

J.  D.  STANFORD, 

KENANSVILLE,  N.  C. 

Born  in  1833,  at  Kenansville,  N.  C,  son  of  A.  T.  Stan- 
ford.   Educated  at  Columbia  College,  Washington,  D.  C. 


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Has  been  a  member  of  the  General  Assembly  in  one  or  the 
other  branch  since  1858,  and  has  filled  the  office  of  Solicitor 
of  his  county.  He  married  in  1859  Miss  Alice  A.  Spicer, 
daughter  of  John  F.  Spicer.  He  also  served  as  Supervisor 
of  Census  for  the  3d  North  Carolina  District.  Mr.  Stanford 
is  a  gentleman  of  fine  ability  and  of  most  excellent  judg- 
ment, a  true  and  zealous  Democrat,  always  at  his  post,  an 
untiring  and  faithful  representative. 


-  ^     .       -  Durham  CoRiitje 

E.  C,  STRUDWICK, 

DURHAM,  N.  C. 

Mr.  Strudwick,  the  Representative  from  Durham  county, 
is  a  fine  looking  young  man,  a  Democrat  and  works  well 
for  a  new  member  in  legislative  harness. 


Edgecombe  County. 

A.  E.  BEIBeEES, 

•  ■  V  TARBORO,  N.  C. 

Born  October  1st,  1854,  in  Edgecombe  county.  Educated 
at  St.  Augustine  Normal  School.  Occupation,  school  teacher. 
Filled  the  office  of  Magistrate;  was  a  delegate  to  the  Repub- 
lican State  Convention  in  1882.  Is  a  Republican  and  was 
elected  by  1,287  majority  ;  is  serving  on  the  committee  on 
Internal  Improvements.  He  is  reading  law^  under  Fred. 
Nash,  Esq.,  and  proposes  to  adopt  that  profession. 

WILLIAM  BELCHER, 

TARBORO,  N.  C. 

Born  July  olst,  1854,  in  Edgecombe  county.  Educated 
in  the  free  schools  in  the  county.  Married  Tempy  Telfair, 
January  3d,  1879,  has  one  child.  His  occupation  is  farm- 
ing; in  ['Politics,  Republican,  and  was  elected  by  761  major- 
ity; is  on  the  committee  on  Cities,  Towns,  Townships,  (fee. 


Forsytli  County. 

GEO.  W.  WILSON, 

KERNERSVILLE,  X.  C. 

Born  Jan.  10th,  1810,  in  Stokes  county.  Married  Miss 
Julia  Hastings,  of  Forsyth  county.    Has  nine  children. 


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Been  Magistrate  35  years.  Lived  iu  Henry  county,  Va., 
ten  years,  at  which  time  he  was  captain  of  a  militia  regi- 
ment. He  is  a  Democrat,  and  has  never  been  anything 
else.  Serves  on  committees,  Agriculture,  Corporations  and 
Deaf,  Dumb  and  Blind.   Occupation,  a  farmer. 

Mr.  Wilson  is  one  of  the  fathers  in  the  General  Assem- 
bly, being  the  oldest  man  in  the  body. 

Fraiiltliu  County. 

B.  E,  BULLOCK,  Jr., 

FRANKLINTON,  N.  C. 

Born  Oct.  8th,  1841,  in  Granville  county.  Attended 
school  at  the  academies  in  Gi'anville.  Married  Miss  Hen- 
rietta Flemming,  May  10th,  1864.  Has  three  children. 
Been  Commissioner  and  Mayor  of  Franklinton,  and  for 
five  years  w^as  U.  S.  Commissioner.  Studied  law  under  the 
late  Judge  Battle  at  the  University,  and  got  license  to  prac- 
tice in  January,  1869.  Republican  in  politics.  Serves  on 
Judiciary,  Insane  Asylum,  Enrolled  Bills,  and  Education. 


WILLIAM  FAEMIEOLD  GEEEH, 

FRANKLINTON,  N.  C. 

Born  September  23,  1828,  in  Franklin  county.  Son  of 
Wm.  0.  Green.  Atteiided  school  at  Wake  Poorest  College  in 
1847  and  1848,  from  here  he  went  to  Jefferson  College,  Can- 
onsburg,  Pa.,  where  he  graduated  in  June,  1850.  Read  law 
under  Judges  Nash  and  Bailey  at  Hillsboro  and  received 
county  court  license  at  the  fall  term  of  Supreme  Court,  and 
one  year  later  received  license  to  practice  in  Superior  Courts 
of  the  State.  Located  m  Louisburg  and  continued  the  prac- 
tice of  his  profession  until  hostilities  broke  oat  between  the 
States.  He  organized  the  Franklin  Rifles  and  was  elected 
captain  of  the  company.  Soon  after  going  into  service,  he 
v/as  promoted  to  Major  in  the  5th  Regiment  of  North  Caro- 
lina Troops,  which  Regiment  became  the  15th,  after  the 
reorganization  of  the  State  Troops,  and  he  continued  to 
serve  in  that  capacity  during  the  term  for  which  the  Regi- 
ment volunteered.  AYas  afterwards  Colonel  of  the  State 
troops  until  close  of  the  war.  He  was  a  member  of  the 
House  of  Representatives  from  1856  to  1862.  Was  Solicitor 
for  Franklin  county  for  four  years.    Married  Miss  Lou.  F., 


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daughter  of  Col.  David  Williams,  of  Edgecombe  county, 
o^ane  25lh,  1867.  Has  one  child — a  daughter.  Was  elected 
a  member  of  the  Constitutional  Convention  of  1875.  Was 
elector  on  the  Presidential  ticket  for  Metropolitan  Congres- 
sional District  1880.  Serves  on  committees,  viz.:  Judiciary, 
the  Code,  and  chairman  of  com.mittee  on  Education.  Since 
the  war  he  has  resided  on  his  farm  four  miles  from  Frank- 
linton  and  devoted  the  most  of  his  time  to  agricultural  pur- 
suits.   He  is  a  firm  and  zealous  member. 

Gaston  Coniitye 
JAMES  W.  REID, 

LOWELL,  N.  C. 

Born  June  25th,  1816,  at  Lincoln,  (now  Gaston  count}^'. 
The  son  of  William  Reid,  and  educated  at  the  common 
schools,  and  Hunter's  Academy,  and  has  been  County  Com- 
missioner. 

Was  married  to  Miss  Mary  D.  Ralcliford,  daughter  of  John 
and  Isabella  Ratchford,  January  12th,  1847.  Nine  children 
have  blessed  this  union,  but  onh^  four  are  remaining  to  cheer 
their  declining  years.  He  served  in  the  late  war  eight 
months,  in  Company  H.,4th  Regiment  Senior  Reserves,  un- 
der Col.  John  F.  Hoke.  Was  1st  Lieutenant  and  Captain.  A 
Democrat  in  politics,  and  elected  by  170  majority.  Com- 
mitteeman on  Deaf,  Dumb  and  Blind,  and  Cities,  Towns 
and  Townships.    Occupation,  farmer  and  mechanic. 


(Jates  Count 

JOHN  JACOB  GATLING, 

,  -  GATLINGTON,  Js^.  C. 

\¥as  born  near  Reynoldson,  Gates  county,  N.  0.,  January 
18th,  1843,  and  is  40  years  of  age.  He  was  educated  at 
Reynoldson  Academy,  then  known  as  Chowan  College; 
studied  no  profession.  Is  a  farmer  by  occupation.  Left 
school  at  the  age  of  eiglUeen  years,  and  enhsted  in  the 
"  State  Guards,"  the  first  military  company  raised  in  the 
county,  and  among  the  first  raised  in  the  State.  This  com- 
pany  was  assigned  to  Company  B,"  to  the  5th  Regiment, 
North  Carolina  State  Troops,  which  enlisted,  from  the  out- 
set, for  the  war,  and  was  at  first  commanded  by  Col.  D.  K. 
McRae.    On  the  12th  of  May,  1862,  he  was  promoted  to  the 


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position  of  Regimental  Sergeant  Major,  by  order  of  Col.  Mc- 
Kay, and  remained  at  the  Colonel's  headquarters,  acting  as 
secretary  for  him.  In  the  early  part  of  1863  was  promoted 
to  be  Second  Lieutenant  of  Company  G,  of  tlio  5th  Kegi- 
ment,  and  as  such  commanded  his  company  through  some 
of  the  hottest  battles  of  the  war — the  Captain,  J.  M.  Taylor, 
being  absent,  wounded,  and  First  Lieutenant  a  prisoner  of 
war.  In  1864  was  made  Acting  Adjutant  of  the  regiment, 
and  in  this  capacity  served  until  tiie  19th  day  of  Septem- 
ber, 1864,  wdien  in  the  desperate  and  disastrous  battle  fought 
between  General  Jubal  Early's  army  and  that  of  General 
Phil.  Sheridan,  upon  the  bloody  heights  of  Winchester,  Ya., 
he  was  taken  prisoner  of  war  in  company  with  some  six 
hundred  others.  After  his  capture  was  taken  to  the  Fort 
Delaware  Military  prison,  and  there  kept  nine  months,  until 
after  the  v/slv.  He  was  engaged  in  all  the  great  battles  of 
the  late  war,  in  which  his  regiment  took  part,  up  to  the  date 
of  his  capture,  except  those  of  Cold  Harbor  and  Mechanics- 
ville.  Since  the  war  he  has  held  a  good  many  important 
public  positions.  Was  township  clerk  until  1875,  when  he 
resigned  to  accept  the  nomination  to  the  House  of  Repre- 
sentatives, made  vacant  by  the  death  of  the  Hon.  R.  H.  Bal- 
lard, to  which  position  he  was  elected  without  opposition. 
He  was  for  some  time  one  of  the  county  examiners  for  teach- 
ers, has  been  Public  Administrator  for  Gates  county  ever 
since  that  has  been  an  office,  and  is  now  a  Justice  of  the 
Peace.  In  1876  he  was  nominated  by  the  Democratic  Con- 
vention for  the  House  of  Representatives,  but  declined.  In 
1878  was  again  nominated  for  the  same  position,  accepted, 
and  was  elected  over  his  Republican  opponent  by  about  282 
majority.  Mr.  Gatiing  was  married  to  Miss  Emily  G.  Wil- 
ley,  daughter  of  John  Willey,  Esq.,  deceased,  on  the  20th  of 
November,  1870,  and  has  now  living  four  children,  three 
boys  and  one  girl.  He  was  returned  to  the  House  in  1881, 
and  again  this  session.  He  serves  on  several  committees,  and 
is  a  good  member. 


Crraham  County. 

GEORGE  E.  WALKER,  .  . 

ROBBINSVILLE,  N.  C. 

Bora  April  2nd,  1855,  in  Cherokee  county,  N.  C.  Edu- 
cated in. the  common  schools  of  the  county.  Elected  to  the 
Legislature  by  75  votes;  is  serviiig  on  committeos  :  Com* 


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merce,  Education,  Agriculture,  Congressional  Districts, 
Counties,  Cities  and  Towns,  Fish  Interest,  &c.  Has  never 
married. 

GrraiiYille  County. 

ELIAS  J.  JEWEOTS, 

FRANKLINTOX,  FRA^'KLIN  COUNTY,  N.  C. 

Born  February  23d,  1843,  in  the  county  of  Granville, 
SOD  of  Jonathan  Jenkins,  has  a  common  school  education, 
married  Miss  Elizabeth  A.  Strother,  daughter  of  J.  L. 
Strother,  in  1875,  father  of  three  children,  was  in  the  late 
v/ar  about  two  years  in  Company  A,  33d  Regiment,  North 
Carolina  troops,  was  in  the  engagement  at  the  Wilderness, 
Spottsyivania  Court  House,  and  various  other  engagements 
in  the  vicinity  of  Petersburg,  Va.  Politically  speaking  he 
has  alwa^'^s  been  a  Democrat  until  the  last  election  w^hen  he 
was  elected  as  the  Liberal  candidate.  Serves  on  committee 
on  Pvailroads,  Post  Roads  and  Turnpikes,  and  Towns,  Cities, 
&c.    Is  engaged  in  fanning  and  in  manufacturing  tobacuo. 


A.  H.  A.  WILLIAMS, 

OXFORD,  X,  C. 

Archibald  H.  A.  Williams  was  born  in  Franklin  county 
October  22d,  1842.  He  is  a  son  of  the  late  Henry  G.  W^il- 
iiams,  who  was  at  one  time  Sheriff  and  also  member  of  the 
Legislature  from  that  county.  He  was  rpased  by  his  uncle, 
the  late  Hon.  A.  H.  Arrington  of  Nash,  after  whom  he  is 
named.  Mr.  Williams  was  fitted  for  college  at  the  Horner 
School  of  Oxford,  and  entered  Emory  and  Henry  College, 
Va.,  in  1860,  but  when  the  tocsin  of  war  was  sounded  he 
enlisted  in  the  2d  North  Carolina  volunteers  as  a  private 
soldier,  but  was  alterw^ards  promoted  to  a  lieutenancy  and 
then  to  a  cap'taincy  in  the  55th  North  Carolina  regiment. 
He  served  witii  this  regiment  during  the  war  and  surren- 
dered at  Greensboro  in  1865.  Captain  Williams  lost  three 
brothers  during  the  war — Sol.,  who  was  Colonel  of  the  2d 
regiment,  William  T.,  Lieutenant-Colonel  of  the  32d  regi- 
ment, and  Thomas  M.,  a  private  in  the  32d  regiment.  He 
is  also  brother  to  Hon.  H.  G.  Williams  of  W'ilson,  Captain 
John  A.  Williams  of  Oxford  and  the  late  Samuel  T.  Wil- 
liams, who  founded  the  Daily  News  of  Raleigh.  Captain 
Williams  is  the  only  man  iri  North  Carolina  who  owns  a 


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railroad.  The  people  of  Granville  were  anxious  to  have  a 
railroad  to  connect  them  with  the  outside  world.  He  took 
charge  of  that  enterprise  when  there  was  little  hope  of  his 
making  it  a  success,  but  by  indomitable  energy  and  a  won- 
derful financial  ability,  he  brought  order  out  of  chaos  and 
to-day  the  Oxford  and  Henderson  railroad  is  in  successful 
operation—a  standing  monument  to  his  intelligence,  ability 
and  energy.  He  is  also  president  of  the  Oxford  and  Hen- 
derson Telegraph  Company,  a  corporation  that  paid  its 
stockholders  last  year  a  32  per  cent,  dividend.  Capt.  Wil- 
liams' seat  in  the  present  Legislature  was  contested,  but  the 
House  of  Representatives  decided  in  his  favor.  He  is  a 
politician  of  no  mean  pretentions.  His  friends  urged  his 
name  in  the  last  congressional  convention  of  his  district, 
but  after  his  nomination  he  arose  in  the  convention  and 
declined  the  use  of  his  name  in  opposition  to  his  friend 
General  Cox.    Captain  Williams  is  a  valuable  oiember. 


Greene  County. 

M.  T.  DIXOM, 

HOOKERTON,  N.  C. 

Born  in  1828,  in  Greene  county,  N.  C;  son  of  Washing- 
ton Dixon.  Educated  in  common  schools  of  his  native 
county.  Was  a  Magistrate  twenty-six  years,  and  common 
school  committeeman  four  3/ears.  Was  married  on  the 
4th  day  of  May,  1854,  to  Miss  Mary  Harper,  daughter  of 
James  Harper,  of  Greene  county,  N.  C,  and  has  four  chil- 
dren. A  Republican  in  politics.  Is  now  serving  on  com- 
mittees :  Agriculture,  and  Banks  and  Currency.  By  pro- 
fession a  farmer. 


Criillford  Comity* 

JAMES  W,  FORBIS, 

GREENSBORO,  N.  C. 

Was  born  io  Guilford  county,  eight  miles  east  of  Greens- 
boro, the  29th  of  July,  1852.  He  is  the  son  of  John  and 
Delanah  Forbis,  and  great  grandson  of  Col.  Arthur  Forbis, 
who  was  killed  at  Guilford  Court  House  duriog  the  Revolu- 
tionary war,  March  the  15th,  1781.  He  was  raised  a  farmer 
boy  until  he  was  twenty-one  years  old.  He  is  the  youngest  of 
six  children,  three  brothers  and  two^isters.    Owing  to  his 


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father's  death  when  he  was  only  eighteen  months  old  and 
the  devastation  and  ruin  caused  by  the  war  between  the 
States,  he  was  compelled  to  commence  the  great  journey  of 
life  with  a  very  limited  education  and  a  more  limited  purse. 
By  hard  work  and  economy,  he  accumulated  a  few  hundred 
dollars,  and  with  this,  he  and  his  brother,  W.  R.  Forbis, 
whose  estate  was  also  limited,  established  in  1875  the  first 
furniture  store  ever  opened  in  Greensboro.  By  industry 
and  economy  they  achieved  success  in  their  new  enterprise, 
and  soon  found  their  hundreds  increased  to  thousands. 
James,  having  had  from  early  boyhood  a  burning  desire  to 
be  an  orator,  in  the  fall  of  1877,  sold  his  interest  in  the  fur- 
niture establishment  to  his  brother  William,  and  entered 
Chapel  Hill,  where  he  remained  for  two  years — graduating 
in  the  school  of  Philosophy  in  June,  1879.  He  was  a  mem- 
ber of  the  "  Di "  Society,  and  was  elected  by  his  fellow 
members  to  represent  that  Society  at  the  Commencement  of 
1879.  He  then  returned  to  Greensboro  and  commenced  the 
study  of  law  under  Judges  Dick  and  Dillard,  and  was  li- 
censed by  the  Supreme  Court  of  North  Carolina  to  practice 
law  at  the  June  term  of  1880.  He  then  went  into  the  law 
office  of  Col.  J.  T.  Morehead  and  practiced  with  him  until 
January,  1882,  when  he  opened  an  office  and  entered  the 
practice  alone  in  the  city  of  Greensboro.  He  did  some  good 
work  in  the  Hancock  campaign  of  1880,  and  made  consid- 
erable reputation  as  an  orator  and  debator.  He  continued 
to  practice  law,  with  marked  success,  until  November  the 
7th,  1882,  when,  after  a  hot  canvass,  being  opposed  by  a 
regular  Liberal  nominee,  and  an  Independent  Republican, 
and  an  Independent  Democrat,  he  was  elected  to  a  seat  in 
the  lower  house  of  the  General  Assembly,  as  a  "  died  in  the 
wool  "  Democrat,  by  a  majority  of  214.  He  made  a  bold 
fight  during  the  canvass  and  w\as  dubbed  by  the  Greensboro 
Patriot  and  complimented  by  his  friends  as  the  ''game  cock 
of  the  campaign."  He  was  married  to  Miss  Sallie  J.  Rees, 
of  Greensboro,  on  the  first  day  of  January,  1883.  He  took 
his  seat  in  the  House  of  Representatives  on  the  third  day 
of  January,  1883.  He  made  a  faithful  and  efficient  repre- 
sentative, and  was  recognized  as  one  of  the  leaders  of  the 
House  among  the  young  men. 

JOHN  L.  KING. 

GREENSBORO,  N.  C. 

Born  Nov.  4th,  1847,  at  Oak  Ridge,  Guilford  county. 
4 


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Son  of  John  King.  Educated  at  New  Garden,  Yadkin 
county.  Was  married  to  Miss  R.  A.  Benbow,  the  daughter 
of  Jesse  Benbow,  in  1876.  Was  elected  to  the  present  Leg- 
islature by  361  votes  majority  on  the  Democratic  ticket. 
On  committees,  Internal  Improvements,  Insane  Asylum, 
Deaf,  Dumb  and  Blind  Institution,  and  chairman  of  com- 
mittee on  Banks  and  Currency.  His  occupation  is  that  of 
manufacturer  of  plug  tobacco. 


Halifax  County. 

M.  J.  HEWLIH, 

BRINKLEYVILLE,  N.  C. 

Born  November  25th,  1841,  at  Enfield,  N.  C,  son  of  Bil- 
liard Hewlin,  educated  in  Halifax  county,  was  Justice  of 
the  Peace  four  years,  Constable  six  years,  School  Committee- 
man two  years,  and  Deputy  Sheriff  prior  to  his  election  to 
the  House  of  Representatives.  Married  June  20th,  1876,  a 
daughter  of  0.  P.  Thrower,  and  is  the  father  of  two  children. 
During  the  late  war  he  served  in  the  12th  regiment,  North 
Carolina  troops,  six  months.  In  politics  a  Republican,  was 
elected  by  about  3,000  votes.  He  is  on  the  committee  on 
Insurance. 

JAMES  M.  PITTMAN, 

HALIFAX,  N.  C. 

Born  October  2d,  1852.  Educated  at  Shaw  University, 
Raleigh,  N.C.  Occupation,  teaching.  Is  a  Republican,  and 
is  serving  on  the  Committee  on  Engrossed  Bills. 

Harnett  County. 

DANIEL  STEWART, 

TROYVILLE,  N.  C. 

Born  February  13th,  1826,  in  the  county  of  Cumberland, 
N.  C.  Son  of  Charles  tStewart.  Educated  at  Pleasant  Hill, 
Johnston  county,  N.  C.  Has  been  a  member  of  the  school 
committee  of  his  county,  and  married  Miss  Nancy  Dixon, 
daughter  of  Patrick  Dixon,  April  18th,  1850.  Father  of 
nine  children— only  five  living.  A  Democrat;  elected  by 
168  majority.  Is  serving  on  the  committees  of  Agriculture, 
Mechanics  and  Mining,  Finance,  and  of  Salaries  and  Fees. 


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Mr,  Stewart  is  one  of  the  best  farmers  and  finest  cotton 
growers  in  Eastern  Carolina,  and  it  is  said  that  it  was  a  boil 
of  cotton  from  his  farm  that  took  the  premium  at  the  Vi- 
enna Fair.    He  is  also  a  ver}^  popular  man  in  his  section. 

Haywood  County. 

WILLIAM  WILLIAMS  STRINGFIELD, 

WAYNESVILLE,  N.  C. 

Born  May  7th,  1837,  in  Nashville,  Tenn.  Educated  at 
Strawberry  Plains,  Tennessee.  Son  of  Rev.  Thomas  String- 
field.  Is  now  serving  his  first  term  in  the  Legislature.  Has 
been  U.  S.  Commissioner  three  years.  Is  a  Democrat  in 
politics,  and  never  voted  any  other  ticket.  Has  often  been 
elected  a  lay  delegate  to  the  Annual,  and  twice  to  the  Gen- 
eral Conference  M.  E.  Church  South,  1874  and  1882.  Was 
married  January  2d,  1871,  to  Miss  Maria  M.  Love,  daugh=. 
ter  of  James  R.  Love,  deceased,  of  Haywood  county,  N.  C, 
by  whom  he  has  three  boys  and  three  girls.  Served  as  pri- 
vate in  1st  Tennessee  Cavalry,  as  Captain  in  31st  Tennessee 
Infantry,  and  afterwards  as  Major  and  Lieut.  Colonel  of  the 
"  fighting  end  "  of  Thomas's  N.  C.  "  Legion  and  Highland- 
ers." Was  in  thirty-seven  battles  in  Kentacky,  Tennessee, 
Virginia  and  Maryland,  but  never  Vv^ounded.  Captured  un- 
der last  flag  of  truce  at  Knoxville,  Tenn.,  on  May  1st,  1865, 
and  surrendered  sword  on  the  same  street  and  within  fort}' 
feet  where  he  drew  arms  in  1861.  He  is  one  of  those  who 
always  acts  on  his  own  judgment  and  when  he  makes  up 
his  mind  to  do  a  thing,  he  goes  forv/ard  and  does  it,  and 
when  he  advances  he  knows  no  retreat,  but  burns  the  bridge 
behind  him.  Is  a  valuable  member  of  society  and  a  useful 
man  in  the  General  Assembly. 

Henderson  County. 

B.  F.  POSEY, 

HENDERSONVILLE,  N.  C. 

Born  in  Buncombe  Oct.  23rd,  1820.  Educated  princi- 
pally at  old  field  schools.  Married  Miss  Julia  F.  Davis,  of 
Henderson  county,  July  1st,  1852.  Two  children  living 
and  tv/o  dead.  Merchant  at  Henderson ville.  Was  with 
the  reserve  corps  on  the  coast  of  South  Carolina  during  the 
war.^  He  lived  about  twenty  years  in  South  Carolina, 
Democrat.  Committees:  Finance,  Insurance,  and  Proposi- 
tions and  Grievances. 


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Hertford  County. 
GEO.  H.  MITCHELL, 

WINTON,  N.  C. 

Mr.  Mitchell  is  a  Republican  and  is  a  very  popular  man 
in  his  section — even  with  many  Democrats,  for  he  is  now 
Mayor  of  his  town  where  there  are  no  other  white  Repub- 
licans. He  is  a  man  of  considerable  business  interest  and 
is  now  conducting  two  farms  in  Hertford  county  and  two 

in  Bertie  county.   

Hyde  County. 

J.  B.  BATJM, 

FAIRFIELD,  N.  C. 

Born  May  30th,  1842,  in  Hyde  county.  Educated  at  com- 
mon schools  of  Hyde  county.  Was  a  member  of  the  Sixty- 
sixth  Regiment  of  North  Carolina  Rangers  during  the  war. 
Democrat,  and  never  voted  any  other  ticket,  and  was  elected 
by  a  majority  of  101  votes.  Always  refused  offices,  but  was 
forced  by  his  friends  to  come  to  the  House,  and  thinks  he 
is  now  sufficiently  amused  in  public  life.  Serves  on  Propo- 
sitions and  Grievances,  Internal  Improvements,  Post  Roads 
and  Turnpikes.  — - — - 

Iredell  County. 

AUGUSTUS  C.  TOMLIN, 

CLIN,  N.  0. 

Was  born  March  29,  1832,  in  Iredell  county,  and  is  now 
living  on  the  old  homestead  of  his  father,  the  late  Notley 
D.  Tomlin.  Was  educated  at  the  schools  of  the  community. 
Married  Miss  Margaret  A.  Alexander,  daughter  of  Mr.  J. 
F.  Alexander,  of  Statesville.  Has  two  children.  Has  been 
County  Commissioner  four  years.  Serves  on  committee  of 
Internal  Improvements,  and  several  others.  He  is  a  steady, 
quiet  and  useful  member. 


A.  LEAZAR, 

MOORESVILLE,  N.  C. 

Born  March  27th,  1843,  in  the  county  of  Rowan,  son  of 
John  Leazar,  educated  at  Davidson  College  and  graduated 
with  first  honors  at  the  age  of  17  in  1860.  He  is  a  true 
Democrat,  and  was  elected  to  the  House  by  423  majority 
over  the  Republican  candidate,  Judge  D.  M.  Furches.  Is 
serving  on  the  committees  of  Finance,  Education,  Insane 


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Asylums,  Deaf,  Dumb  and  Blind  Asylum,  and  on  the  com- 
mittee to  Redistrict  the  State.  He  served  four  years  during 
the  late  war  in  Co.  G,  42d  North  Carolina  Eegiment.  He  is 
a  gentleman  of  fine  education,  and  makes  a  good  member. 


Jacksou  Connty, 

J.  M.  CANDLER, 

WEBSTER,  X.  C. 

Born  August  31st,  1346,  in  Buncombe  county.  Son  of 
Ct.  W.  Candler.  Educated  at  Sand  Hill  .Academy;  read 
medicine  under  Dr.  D.  M.  Gudger,  and  attended  lectures  at 
the  Philadelphia  Medical  University,  and  began  to  practice 
medicine  in  1S68.  Is  a  Republican,  and  was  elected  by  a 
majority  of  207  votes.  Starves  on  two  committees,  Insane 
Asylunis.  and  Counties,  Towns  and  Cities.  Married  Miss 
Mary  E.  Mahoney  June  23d,  1S6S.  She  is  a  daughter  of 
Rev  James  Mahoney,  and  they  have  four  children. 


Jolmstoii  Connty. 

H.  M.  JOHNSON, 

ROME,  X.  C. 

Born  January  2Sth,  1S37.  in  the  county  of  Johnston,  X. 
C.  Son  of  Allen  Johnson.  Common  school  education,  and 
by  tlie  bVht  of  his  own  pine  torch.  ^larried  three  times. 
First  to  Miss  Xancy  Ann  Beasle}* ;  second,  Miss  Charlotte 
Ann  Peacock,  and  third.  Miss  Edith  Ann  Allen  :  is  the 
father  of  ten  children.  Served  a  portion  of  the  time  dur- 
ing the  war  as  Second  Lieutenant  in  the  militia.  Is  a  Dem- 
ocrat ;  was  elected  by  141  majority.  A  good  farmer,  and  an 
active,  working  member  on  the  following  committees:  Pe- 
nal Institutions.  Deaf,  Dumb  and  Blind,  Agricultural  and 
Mechanics  and  Mining. 

JESSE  BROWN, 

SELMA,   X.  C. 

Born  January  ISth.  1825.  Son  of  Thomas  Brown.  Married 
a  daughter  of  Jesse  Sterling  March  16th,  1S4S,  and  was  mar- 
ried a  second  time  to  a  daughter  of  M.  Penney  March  13th, 
1872.    Has  five  sons  and  seven  daughters.    On  committees 

on  Corporations  and  Propositions  and  Grievances, 


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Jones  County. 
EBWIN  RANDOLPH  PAGE, 

TRENTON,  N.  C. 

Born  September  19th,  1846,  at  West  Point,  Va.  Son  of 
Dr.  R.  F.  Page.  Educated  at  Hilisboro  Military  Institute 
and  at  Annapolis  Naval  School.  Went  to  sea  and  visited  all 
the  principal  ports  of  Europe.  Held  the  following  offices  : 
Postmaster  at  Kinston,  N.  C,  conductor  on  Atlantic  &  N. 
C.  Railroad,  and  Deputy  Collector  at  Large  in  Second  Dis- 
trict North  Carolina,  Married  November  8th,  1871,  Miss 
0.  E.  McDaniel,  only  daughter  of  Nathan  McDaniel.  During 
the  war  he  ran  away  from  Hilisboro  School  and  joined  Com- 
pany K,  Ninth  Regiment  Virginia  Cavalry  ;  was  wounded 
in  the  vicinity  of  Sharpsburg,  Md.  Surrendered  at  Greens- 
boro, N.  C,  with  one  dollar  and  thirteen  cents  in  his  pocket, 
whicli  was  tied  up  in  horse  hair  taken  from  the  tail  of  a 
horse  that  was  killed  under  him  at  Bentonsville,  Johnston 
county,  N.  C.  At  one  time  during  the  war  he  acted  as 
courier  to  General  Wade  Hampton.  He  is  a  Republican 
and  was  elected  by  664  majority.  Serves  on  Finance  Com- 
mittee, Military  Afif^iirs,  Rules,  Railroad  Commission,  In- 
ternal Improvements,  Agriculture  and  Insane  Asylum.  He 
is  a  jovial,  whole-souled  and  good  fellow,  and  one  everybody 
likes. 

Lenoir  County. 

DEMPSEY  WOOD, 

LA  GRANGE,  N.  C, 

Born  in  1848,  in  Lenoir  county.  Son  of  James  Wood. 
Educated  at  Greensboro,  N.  C.  Married  Miss  Elmira  Wood, 
daughter  of  Jesse  Wood,  May  11th,  1876,  and  is  the  father 
of  three  children.  A  Democrat,  elected  by  140  majority, 
and  is  serving  on  the  following  committees  :  Agriculture, 
Mechanics  and  Mining,  Education,  Internal  Improvements, 
and  on  Congressional  Districts. 

Lincoln  County. 

W.  L.  CROUSE, 

GROUSE,  N.  C. 

Was  born  July  29th,  1849,  at  his  present  home;  the  son 
of  David  Crouse,  and  was  educated  at  Catawba  High  School, 
and  was  married  to  Miss  Stowe,  daughter  of  S.  D.  Stowe,  of 


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York  county,  S.  C,  on  June  10th,  1871;  three  children 
have  blessed  their  union.  Was  elected  to  the  present  Leg- 
islature on  the  Democratic  ticket  by  one  hundred  and 
eighty-one  majority.  Is  now  serving  on  the  following  com- 
mittees, viz:  Militia,  Penal  Institutions,  Internal  Improve- 
ments, and  joint  Railroad  Commission. 

Studied  medicine  under  Dr.  U.  L.  Brown,  of  Lincolnton  ; 
afterwards  attended  and  graduated  in  Medicine  at  the 
Washington  University  of  Maryland,  (1870-71-72-73,) 
and  since  then  has  been  continuously  in  practice  of  his  pro- 
fession and  farming. 

McDowell  County. 

J.  C.  McGUEEY, 

MARION,  N.  C. 

Born  September  loth,  1837,  in  Burke  county,  N.  C.  Edu- 
cated at  Marion  and  county  schools.  Was  married  to  Miss 
Maggie  Mclnturff,  of  Tennessee,  in  October,  1867,  and  has 
two  children.  Is  a  Democrat.  AYas  two  years  the  County 
Treasurer.  Was  Magistrate  during  the  war.  Was  elected 
to  the  present  Legislature  by  one  hundred  and  five  major- 
ity. Is  nov7  serving  on  the  following  committees,  viz: 
Corporations,  Redistricting  the  State,  Cities  and  Towns, 
&c.  Was  raised  a  farmer,  but  is  now  a  successful  mer- 
chant. Look  well  after  the  interest  of  those  who  sent  him 
here. 


Macon  County. 

'  J.  E.  EAY, 

FRANKLIN,  N.  C. 

Born  in  1855  in  the  county  of  Macon,  N.  C.  Son  of  John 
Ray.  Educated  at  Franklin,  and  was  elected  to  the  House 
of  Representatives  in  1881.  Is  on  the  following  commit- 
tees, viz:  Corporations,  chairman  of  committee  on  Military 
Affairs,  and  chairman  of  committee  on  Railroads,  Post 
Roads  and  Turnpikes.  jNIr.  Ray  is  a  young  man  and  is 
very  ambitious  to  make  his  mark  in  life. 

Madison  County. 

DAVID  STEALEY  BALL, 

STOCK,  N.  C. 

Born  on  Jack's  Creek,  in  Yancey  county,  N.  C,  August 
31st,  1843,  son  of  Melmoth  Ball,  educated  at  Mars  Hill  Col- 


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lege,  in  Madison  county,  a  naember  of  the  board  of  County 
Commissioners  of  Madison  county  for  the  years  1879-80. 
Married  a  daughter  of  E.  B.  Holcombe  August  25th,  1866. 
Has  no  children.  Served  in  the  war  of  the  Confederate 
States  for  four  years  and  one  month  in  Lee's  command, 
Company  B,  16th  North  Carolina,  and  held  the  office  of 
Second  Lieutenant.  Republican  in  politics  and  elected  to 
the  Legislature  in  1882  by  a  majority  of  164  votes,  and  at 
this  session  served  on  committees:  Salaries  and  Fees,  and 
Propositions  and  Grievances.    Occupation,  a  farmer. 


Martin  County. 

DENNISOM  WORTHINGTON, 

WILLIAMSTON,  N.  C. 

Born  October  6th,  1843,  in  Murfreesboro,  Hertford  county. 
Educated  in  North  Carolina  and  Maryland.  Went  into  the 
war  at  first  in  8th  Regiment  N.  C.  Troops,  and  afterwards 
assigned  to  the  charge  of  signal  and  mounted  scouts  on  the 
peninsula  below  Richmond.  Was  wounded  there  and  cap- 
tured May  6th,  1864,  and  held  as  hostage  until  March,  1865, 
and  surrendered  at  Warrenton,  N.  C,  after  the  fall  of  Ap- 
pomattox. Read  law  under  Hon.  J.  J.  Yates,  and  Martin, 
Baker  and  Hinton  of  Norfolk,  Va.,  and  received  license  to 
practice  in  the  courts  of  Virginia  in  1869.  Now  located  at 
Williamston  and  practicing  his  profession  under-  the  law 
firm  of  Moore  and  Worthington.  Married  Miss  Julia, 
daughter  of  Col.  S.  J.  Wheeler,  of  Bertie  county,  November 
17th,  187L  Been  Solicitor  and  Judge  of  the  Inferior  Court, 
was  member  of  the  Legislature  of  1881,  at  which  session  he 
was  chairnian  of  committee  on  the  Appointment  of  Justices 
of  the  Peace.  He  serves  on  committees:  Judiciary,  Fish 
Interests,  and  Enrolled  Bills.  He  is  Speaker  pro  tern,  of  the 
House  of  Representatives,  chairman  of  the  joint  committee 
to  Redistrict  the  State,  chairman  of  committee  on  Rules, 
chairman  of  committee  on  Military  Affairs,  and  member  of 
the  Code  committee.  Mr.  Worthington  has  taken  a  very 
prominent  stand  in  this  General  Assembly,  and  is  a  leading 
and  influential  member. 


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Mecklenburg  Conntj. 

T.  T.  SANDIFER, 

PAW  CREEK,  N.  C. 

^  Born  October  _20th,  1818,  in  Chester  county,  South  Caro- 
lina, son  of  Philip  Sandifer,  educated  at  Ebenezer  Academy, 
at  Mount  Pleasant,  S.  C,  and  at  Yorkville  iVcademy,  was 
for  four  years  a  member  of  the  board  of  County  Commis- 
sioners of  Mecklenburg,  married  twice,  first  to  Miss  Ann  M. 
Wilson  in  1840,  and  to  Miss  Lizzie  Graham  in  1866.  He  is 
the  father  of  three  children  by  his  first  wife  and  eight  by 
the  second  wife.  He  is  a  Democrat  and  was  elected  by  over 
400  majority,  by  profession  is  a  physician,  commenced  prac- 
ticing medicine  in  1838  and  continued  to  do  so  until  1868, 
and  since  that  time  has  devoted  his  attention  to  farming. 
Is  on  the  committees  on  Insane  Asylum  and  Agriculture. 


J.  S.  MYERS, 

CHARLOTTE.  X.  C. 

Born  November  1st,  1847,  in  Mecklenburg  county,  N.  C. 
He  is  son  of  W.  R.  and  S.  C.  Myers  and  is  a  self-made  man, 
possessed  of  an  active  and  strong  mind  and  educated  him- 
self by  close  application  to  study  with  but  little  assistance 
from  teachers.  Married  Miss  Mary  M.  Rawlinson  of  Rock 
Hill,  S,  C,  December  22d,  1870,  and  has  four  living  children 
— two  sons  and  two  daughters.  Is  serving  on  the  committees 
of  Agriculture,  Immigration,  and  Penal  Institutions.  He 
is  a  true  Democrat  and  a  vigilant  representative  and  by 
occupation  a  farmer. 


WILLIAM  H.  BAILEY, 

CHARLOTTE,  X.  C. 

Mr.  Bailey  has  taken  much  interest  in  matters  of  legisla- 
tion and  has  let  nothing  escape  his  notice.  He  is  a  man  of 
fine  education  and  legal  attainments  and  well  posted  in 
parliamentary  usages.  Pie  is  a  fluent  and  ready  speaker, 
and  has  let  but  few  questions  pass  without  expressing  his 
views  upon  them.  He  serves  on  several  leading  committees 
and  is  an  active  worker. 


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Mitchell  County. 

H.  LIMEBACK, 

LINEBACK,  N.  C. 

Born  in  1849,  in  the  county  of  Ashe,  N.  C,  has  a  limited 
education  acquired  by  personal  application,  not  having  any 
school  advantages,  is  a  Republican,  was  connected  with  the 
Federal  army  during  two  years  of  the  war,  belonged  to 
Company  C,  13th  Regiment,  Tennessee  cavalry,  is  a  married 
man,  has  five  children,  was  a  member  of  the  board  of  County 
Commissioners  for  two  years,  serves  on  the  committee  on 
Corporations  in  the  House. 


Montgomeiy  County. 

A.  L.  HENDERSON, 

ELDORADO,  N.  C. 

Born  April  28th,  1830,  in  Montgomery  county.  Educated 
in  the  common  schools  of  the  county.  Married  in  1850 
Miss  Piety  Harris.  Father  of  nine  children,  eight  of  them 
living.  Was  County  Treasurer  two  years.  In  politics  a 
Republican,  and  was  elected  by  75  majority.  Occupation  a 
blacksmith,  serves  on  the  Committees  of  Deaf  and  Dumb 
and  the  Blind,  and  Railroads,  Post  Roads,  Turnpikes,  &c. 


Moore  County. 

HECTOR  TUEHER, 

CAMERON,  N.  C. 

Dr.  Turner  is  a  good  physician  and  farmer  at  home,  and 
peforms  his  duties  here  faithfully.  He  is  about  sixty  years 
old  and  a  man  of  family.  He  is  a  strong  Democrat  and 
looks  well  to  the  interest  of  his  party.  He  served  in  the 
House  two  years  ago. 


]^asli  County. 

B.  H.  BUNN, 

ROCKY  MOUNT,  N.  C. 

Mr.  Bunn  is  a  practicing  attorney  by  profession,  and  in 
point  of  ability  stands  well  up  towards  the  head  of  the  class. 
His  labors  in  the  present  session  of  the  House  have  been 
very  valuable.    He  is  on  several  of  the  leading  committees 


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and  always  takes  a  prominent  part  in  commiLtee  work  and 
is  ever  ready  when  questions  of  any  kind  come  before  tiie 
House.  He  is  a  thorough  and  practical  reasoner,  a  good 
debater,  and  in  every  way  has  rendered  himself  very  efficient. 
He  is  a  gentleman  of  very  fine  personal  appearance,  aft'abie 
manners^  and  has  many  friends. 


'Nev,-  Haiioyer  Count} . 

WILLIABI  MENEY  WADDELL, 

^VILMINGTON,  X.  C. 

Born  May  14th,  1847.  Never  went  to  school,  but  has  re- 
ceived a  very  fair  family  education.  Not  married.  Been 
Janitor,  with  rank  of  Captain,  at  City  Hall  in  Wilmington, 
for  two  terms.  Been  Superintendent  of  City  Improvement 
for  one  year.  His  first  term  in  the  Legislature  was  in  1879, 
Was  here  again  in  1881  and  returned  to  this  session  by  a 
large  vote,  about  1,100.  He  has  been  member  of  School 
Committees  for  some  time,  and  (-hairman  of  the  Board.  He 
now  serves  on  committee  on  Insane  Asylum. 


EUSTACE  E.  GEEEN, 

*  W^ILMINGTON,  C. 

Born  February  3d,  1845,  at  Wilmington,  N.  C.  Was 
educated  at  Lincoln  University,  Pennsylvania,  and  held  the 
following  offices:  Clerk  of  Court,  County  Examiner  of  Pub- 
lic Schools  and  Principal  of  a  Graded  School.  Married 
Georgie  Cherry,  daughter  of  Henry  Cherry,  July  2d,  1879. 
Father  of  one  child.  A  Republican.  On  following  com- 
mittees, viz:  Propositions  and  Grievances,  Penal  Institutions 
and  Education. 

Northampton  County. 

-    WILEY  BAKER, 

DOGW^OOD,  C. 

Born  February  14th,  1850,  in  Halifax  county.  Educated 
in  the  common  schools  of  the  county.  In  politics  a  Repub- 
lican, held  the  office  of  Constable,  Overseer  of  Roads  and  a 
School  committeman.  Serves  on  the  committee  on  Deaf, 
Dumb  and  Blind. 


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R.  B.  PEEBLES, 

JACKSON,  N.  O. 

Mr.  Peebles  was  born  July  21st,  1841,  in  Northampton 
county,  N.  C.  Educated  at  Chapel  Hill,  N.  C.  -Obtained 
license  to  practice  law  at  June  term,  1866.  Married  to  Miss 
Maggie  Cameron,  daughter  of  Paul  C.  Cameron,  of  Hills- 
boro,  N.  C.  Served  on  the  following  committees:  Chair- 
main  of  Corporations  and  Judiciary,  on  Committee  on  Edu- 
cation, Agriculture  and  Commerce,  Library,  Public  Build- 
ings, The  Code,  Rules,  (fee.  Was  a  member  of  the  Legisla- 
ture in  1866-'67,  and  filled  with  much  credit  to  himself  the 
office  of  County  Attorney,  Trustee  of  the  University,  com- 
missioner to  represent  North  Carolina  at  the  Yorktown  cel- 
ebration, Lieutenant  in  Company  E,  56th  N.  C.  Regiment, 
Adjutant  35th  N.  C.  Regiment,  Assistant  Adjutant  General 
Ramsour's  Brigade.  Mr.  Peebles  is  one  of  the  best  men  in 
his  section  of  the  State,  and  the  interest  of  his  people  while 
in  his  care  would  never  suffer.  The  members  of  the  House 
had  become  very  much  attached  to  him,  and  it  was  with 
much  reluctance  that  he  was  voted  out  to  make  a  place  for 
his  contestant,  George  H.  Parker. 


Onslow  Couutje 

C.  THOMPSON,  M.  D. 

JACKSONVILLE,  N.  C. 

Born  February  8th,  1855,  at  Haw  Branch,  Onslow  county, 
and  is  son  of  Frank  Thompson,  Sr.  He  was  educated  at 
Randolph  Macon  College,  University  of  Virginia  and  Uni- 
versity of  Louisiana.  Was  married  to  Miss  Florence  G. 
Kent,  daughter  of  Charles  E.  Kent,  of  Amherst  C.  H.,  Va., 
December  5th,  18S2.  Dr.  Thompson  is  a  Democrat  and  a 
practicing  physician.  Was  elected  to  his  present  seat  in  the 
House  of  Representatives  by  a  majority  of  241.  He  is 
chairman  of  House  branch  on  Enrolled  Bills  and  is  on  the 
committee  on  Internal  Improvements,  Re-districting  the 
State  and  Insane  Asylums.  He  is  a  young,  vigorous  mem- 
ber, and  lets  nothing  concerning  the  East  pass  unnoticed. 

Orange  County. 

JAMES  A.  CHEEK, 

HILLSBORO,  N.  C. 

Born  July  21st,  1842,  in  Orange  county,  is  the  son  of 
James  Cheek,  was  educated  in  Orange  county  and  married 


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Miss  Rosa  F,,  daughter  of  Mr.  John  Cheek,  has  three  chil- 
dren. He  served  in  the  Confederate  army  in  Company  D. 
1st  Regiment  North  Carolina  State  troops,  held  the  office  of 
"  low  private  in  the  rear  rank,'"'  and  was  discharged  from 
service  on  account  of  bad  health.  In  politics  he  is  an  In- 
dependert  Democrat,  and  in  voting  on  measures  casts  his 
votes  according  to  his  convictions  of  right  and  wrong.  Was 
elected  b}'  seven  majority — overruling  a  regular  Democratic 
majority  of  800  votes.  The  main  issues  he  advocated  in 
the  campaign  were  his  opposition  to  the  present  system  of 
county  government  and  opposition  to  all  stock  laws  with- 
out first  submitting  the  question  to  the  qualified  voters  of 
the  territory  asking  tbe  law,  and  opposition  to  prohibition. 
By  occupation  he  is  a  liquor  dealer. 


Pamlico  County. 

R.  D.  McCotter, 

PAMLICO.    X.  C. 

Born  May  1st,  1836,  near  Pamlico,  Pamlico  co.:  his  father's 
name  is  Richard  McCotter.  He  was  educated  partly  at  the 
University  of  North  Carolina,  but  graduated  at  Trinity 
College.  Served  in  the  la^e  war  in  the  capacity  of  Lieuten- 
ant in  company  F,  46th  Regiment,  under  Col.  W.  L.  Saun- 
ders and  was  with  General  Lee  at  the  surrender. 

Mr.  McCotter  has  served  his  people  as  County  Commis- 
sioner, County  Examiner,  and  County  Superintendent  of 
Public  Instruction,  and  was  elected  to  his  present  seat  in 
the  House  of  Representatives  by  a  majority  of  187.  He  is 
a  Democrat  and  popular  with  his  people.  He  lias  served 
on  the  committees  on  Propositions  and  Grievances,  on  Bank- 
ing, and  on  Education,  and  has  made  a  good  representative. 


Pasciuotank  County. 

NOAH  R.  NEWBY, 

VIXOXTOX,  X.  C. 

Born  June  loth.  1S57,  in  Perquimans  county,  N.  C. 
Educated  at  Hampton  College,  Va.:  closed  his  college  course 
in  1879,  and  since  that  time  has  been  teaching.  In  politics 
a  Republican  and  was  elected  to  the  House  by  217  majority; 
is  serving  on  the  committees  on  Education  and  Fish  In- 
terests. 


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Fender  County^ 
E.  B.  FEAYSER, 

POINT  CASWELL,  N.  C. 

Mr.  Frayser  is  a  lawyer  by  profession,  and  is  an  old  gen« 
tieman  of  active  naind  and  clear  judgment  and  firm  con- 
victions. He  is  a  Republican  in  politics  but  voted  for  Hon. 
M.  W.  Ransom  for  United  States  Senator. 


PerqulMans  County* 

FEAHCIS  ¥IX0M,  Jr., 

WINDFALL,  N.  C. 

Born  December  8d,  1852,  in  the  county  of  Perquimans, 
N.  C.  Educated  at  a  neighborhood  academy.  Held  the 
office  of  Magistrate  for  two  years.  A  Republican  in  politics 
and  a  farmer.  Is  serving  on  the  committee  on  Propositions 
and  Grievances.  He  now  lives  with  his  grandfather,  Fran- 
cis Nixon,  Sr.,  w^ho  is  a  ver}'  large  land  owner  in  that 
county. 

Person  County, 

W.  F.  EEA»E, 

MOUNT  TIRZAH,  N.  C. 

Mr.  Reade  is  quite  an  old  man  but  has  an  active  mind 
and  makes  a  good  member.  He  is  a  brother  of  Judge 
E.  G.  Reade.  He  is  Republican  in  politics  but  votes  ac- 
cording to  his  convictions  regardless  of  politics. 

Pitt  County. 

CALVIN  STOKES, 

JOHNSON'S  MILLS,  N.  C. 

Born  March  18th,  1839,  in  Pitt  county,  N.  C.  Son  of 
Thomas  Stokes.  Educated  at  the  public  schools.  Has  been 
Justice  of  the  Peace.  Was  married  August  15th,  1860,  to 
Margaret  A.  Witherington,  daughter  of  Reuben  Withering- 
ton,  by  v^bom  be  had  two  children.  Served  in  the  late  war 
six  months  as  a  member  of  the  Bridge  Guards,  commanded 
by  G.  W.  Cox.  Was  Sergeant  in  same  and  acted  his  part 
well.  Was  elected  to  the  present  Legislature  by  a  majority 
of  204  votes  on  the  Greer^back  ticket.  By  occupation  a 
farmer.  He  is  now  serving  on  the  following  committees  : 
Engrossed  Bills  and  Immigration. 


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L.  J,  BABRETT, 

FARMYILLE,  X.  C. 

Born  June  13th,  1S39,  in  the  county  of  Pitt.  Son  of 
Josiah  Barrett.  Educated  at  Horner's  school  at  Oxford,  X. 
C.  Wa!5  a  member  of  the  House  of  Representatives  during 
the  sessions  of  lS74-'7o.  Married  November  25th,  1868,  to 
Miss  Juiia  M.  By  num  .  daughter  of  Alien  Bynum.  Served 
four  years  in  the  late  war,  vras  Lieutenant  of  Co.  E,  27th 
Eeg't.  X.  C.  Troo[  s.  and  was  Captain  of  Co.  H,  7th  Eeg't.  C. 
S.  Cavalry,  Hampton's  Division,  was  engaged  at  Plymouth, 
Xewbern  and  in  various  engagements  in  tlie  vicinity  of 
Petersburg,  Va.  A  Democrat,  elected  by  300  majority,  and 
is  on  the  committees  of  Finance,  xlgriculture,  Mechatjics 
and  Mining,  and  Salaries  and  Fees. 

Polk  Coniity. 

T.  C.  BEADLEY, 

MILL  ^PRIXGS,  X.  C. 

Born  in  Rutherford  county,  December  17ih,  1S38.  At- 
tended school  at  Gold  Hill  Academy,  in  Rutherford  county, 
Married  Z\Ii5£  Jennie  Flampton,  ot  Polk  county,  in  1865. 
He  has  six  children  :  served  in  the  first  company  that  left 
Rutherford  county  during  the  war — company  G,  16th  Reg- 
iment. Been  Deputy  Sheriff  for  two  years,  and  Deputy 
Marshal  in  the  Revenue  service.  Republican  in  politics. 
On  committees  on  Penal  Institutions,  and  Banks  and 
Currency. 


Eandolpli  ConiitT, 

BUEWELL  STEED, 

HILL'S  STORE.  C. 

Born  in  1836,  in  Randolph  county.  Married  Miss  Elmira 
Hopkins  in  October.  1876.  Occupation  is  that  of  a  farmer. 
Been  Justice  of  the  Peace  and  County  Commissioner.  Dem- 
ocrat in  politics.  Serves  on  committees  of  Corporation,  Ag- 
riculture, and  Salaries  and  Fees. 


MAEMADUEE  SWAIN  ROBINS, 

ASHEEORO.  X.  C. 

Born  August  31st,  1827,  in  Randolph  county.  X.  C.  Son 
of  John  Robbins.    Educated  at  Chapel  Hilh    Married  Miss 


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Annie  E.  Moring,  daughter  of  W.  H.  Moring,  July  24th, 
1878.  One  or  two  children  living.  A  Democrat  in  poli- 
tics, and  elected  to  the  Legislature  by  three  hundred  and 
fifty-seven  majority,  and  now  serving  as  committeeman  on 
Judiciary,  the  Code,  Redistrieting  the  State,  &c.  An  attor- 
ney by  profession,  having  obtained  license  in  1856. 


Richmond  County. 

H.  H.  COVINGTON, 

ROCKINGHAM,  N.  C. 

Born  October  27th,  1842,  in  the  county  of  Richmond,  N. 
C.  Educated  in  the  common  schools  of  the  county.  Mar- 
ried Miss  Teresa  Hawkins,  of  Richmond  count}^,  and  has 
five  children.  Held  the  office  of  overseer  of  road.  A  Re- 
publican in  politics  and  elected  by  389  votes.  Serving  on 
the  committee  of  Internal  Improvements  and  of  Claims.  A 
farmer  b}^  occupation. 


Robeson  County. 

.    0.  S.  HAYES, 

PATES,  N.  C. 

Farmer,  merchant  and  turpentine  operator.  Born  Jan. 
26th,  1843,  in  Loudonville,  Ashland  county,  Ohio,  son  of 
H.  I.  Hayes,  and  educated  at  Toledo,  Ohio.  Member  of  the 
Convention  of  1868.  Also  Senator  in  1868-'69.  Member 
of  Company  E,  100th  Ohio  Regiment,  23rd  Corps,  Schofield's 
Command.  Adjutant  and  Captain  in  the  128th  Ohio  Regi- 
ment. Was  elected  to  the  present  Legislature  by  over  one 
hundred  majority,  and  is  now  serving  on  committees.  Agri- 
culture, Convict  Labor,  Finance,  Insane  Asylum,  Internal 
Improvements,  &c.    Not  married. 

EDWARD  K.  PROCTOR, 

LUMBERTON,  N.  C. 

Born  in  New  Kent  county,  Va.,  Jan.  8th,  1825.  Educated 
at  Roslyn,  Staten  Island,  N.  Y.  Married  first  to  Miss  An- 
nie Reid,  of  Boston  ;  the  second  time,  to  Miss  Annie  E. 
Sumter,  of  Robeson  county.  Has  two  children.  Came  to 
North  Carolina  in  1859,  and,  after  living  one  year  in  Wil- 
mington, located  in  Lumberton.    He  is  son  of  William  and 


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Mary  Proctor,  vrho  came  from  England.  He  was  member 
of  the  House  in  1868-69.  He  serves  on  committees  of 
Corporations,  and  Propositions  and  Grievances. 


EocMugliam  Couuly. 

PEYOE  REYNOLDS, 

LEAIvSVILLE,  X.  C. 

Born  February  17th,  182-4.  in  Franklin  county,  Alabama. 
Son  of  Pryor  Reynolds.  Educated  at  private  schools,  and 
was  Private  Secretary  to  Governor  Morehead  in  1S1:1-'1:4, 
County  Commissioner,  &e. 

Was  married  to  Miss  E.  C.  Jones,  daughter  of  Col.  Man- 
son  Jones,  August  12th,  1850  ;  has  five  children  living  out 
of  the  seven  born  to  them.  He  served  in  the  Army  of 
Northern  Virginia  from  March,  1863,  to  April  9th,  1865,  in 
the  45th  North  Carolina  Regiment,  Daniel's  Brigade,  Rhodes' 
Division,  as  Quartermaster.  Was  elected  without  a  canvass 
to  the  Legislature  by  41  majority  on  the  Democratic  ticket. 
Lived  in  New  York  in  the  capacity  of  salesman  in  1847. 
Engaged  extensively  prior  and  since  the  war  in  mercantile 
pursuits,  chiefly  in  the  tobacco  trade,  as  manufacturer  and 
raiser.  Also  engaged  largely  in  steam  saw  mills,  of  the 
well  known  firm  of  Reynolds,  Haughton  &  Millner. 

-  '       JAMES  D.  GLENN, 

LEAKSVILLE,  X.  C. 

Was  born  at  the  residence  of  his  grandfather,  Col.  J.  R. 
Dodge,  in  Yadkin  county,  X.  C,  on  the  20th  of  October, 
1852.  His  father.  Captain  Chalmers  Glenn,  having  been 
killed  in  the  battle  of  Boonsboro,  Maryland,  he  was  adopted 
and  raised  by  his  uncle,  Dr.  E.  T.  Broadnax,  of  Rocking- 
ham county.  He  entered  the  Virginia  Military  Institute  in 
1867,  and  graduated  at  that  institution  in  July,  1871. 

Although  educated  as  a  civil  engineer,  he  preferred  farm- 
ing to  any  other  occupation,  and  has  followed  that  since 
1871.  He  was  married  in  June,  1877,  to  Miss  Mary  W. 
Broadnax,  youngest  daughter  of  Dr.  John  G.  Broadnax,  of 
Rockingham  county.  They  have  had  two  children,  but 
both  died.  He  was  nominated  by  the  Democratic  Conven- 
tion of  his  county,  and  elected  to  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives in  1880,  and  again  renominated  and  elected  in  1882. 

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He  is  chairman  of  the  comaiittee  on  Internal  Improve- 
ments of  the  present  House,  and  upon  the  committees  of 
Finance,  Military  Affairs,  Agriculture,  Convict  Labor,  and 
of  Library. 

Mr.  Glenn  was  elected  Captain  of  Co.  H,  3d  Kegiment, 
North  Carolina  State  Guard,  in  August,  1881,  and  Lieuten- 
ant-Colonel of  the  3d  Kegiment  in  December,  1882. 

Mr.  Glenn  is  a  man  of  fine  personal  appearance,  pleasing 
manners,  sound  judgment,  and  while  he  is  bold  and  fear- 
less in  the  discharge  of  his  duties,  he  never  overleaps  the 
bounds  of  strict  propriety  on  any  question.  He  is  very 
popular,  and  deservedly  so,  for  he  is  a  worthy  gentleman. 

Kowan  County. 

LEE  S.  OVERMAN, 

SALISBURY,  N.  C. 

Was  born  in  Salisbury  on  the  3d  day  of  January,  1854 ; 
^was  graduated  from  Trinity  College  in  1874,  receiving  the 
degree  of  A.  B.,  and  three  years  later  the  degree  of  A.  M. 
was  conferred  upon  him  by  his  Alma  Mater.  In  June,  1876, 
he  commenced  the  study  of  law  under  Col.  J.  M.  McCorkle,  of 
Salisbury,  and  in  the  campaign  of  1876,  took  a  very  active 
part.  On  the  31st  of  January,  1877,  he  was  appointed  by 
Governor  Vance  his  confidential  clerk,  and  on  the  1st  of 
January,  1879,  he  received  the  appointment  of  Private  Sec- 
retary. While  in  Raleigh  he  pursued  the  study  of  his  pro- 
fession under  Richard  H.  Battle,  Jr.,  Esq.,  and  at  the  Janu- 
ary term,  1878,  of  the  Supreme  Court,  received  license  and 
was  admitted  to  the  bar.  Resigned  office  of  Private  Secretary 
January  1st,  1881,  and  returned  to  Salisbury  to  practice  his 
profession.  Was  elected  to  his  present  seat  in  the  House 
over  G.  A.  Bingham,  a  Liberal  candidate.  He  serves  on 
various  committees,  and  is  a  hardworking  and  good  mem- 
ber, and  his  good  qualities  and  manly  deportment  are  only 
equaled  by  his  gentlemanly  bearing  and  good  looks.  He 
serves  on  Judiciary  and  The  Code  committees,  and  is  chair- 
main  of  committee  on  Deaf,  Dumb  and  Blind  Asylum. 

Kutlierford  County. 

G.  B.  PRUITT, 

WEBB  FORD,  N.  C. 

Born  in  the  county  of  Cleveland,  son  of  John  Pruitt. 
Educated  in  the  common  schools  of  his  county;  was  Rail- 


road  agent  at  Piulherfordton  ;  married  Miss  Margaret  Spur- 
lin,  daughter  of  I.  J.  Spurlin,  in  June,  1870,  and  is  the 
father  of  five  children.  Was  elected  as  a  Liberal  Democrat 
by  a  majority  of  154,  and  is  on  the  committee  of  Proposi- 
tions and  Grievances. 


Saiiipsoa  County. 

WILLIAM  S,  MATHEWS. 

SIX  RUNS,  X.  C. 

Born  May  14th,  1823,  in  Sampson  county..  Married  Miss 
S,  G.  James  Nov.  22nd,  1854,  and  has  seven  children,  four 
dead.  Served  only  in  militia  during  the  war.  Was  Magis- 
trate for  eleven  years,  and  Gounty  Gommissioner  for  two 
J  ears. 

Mr.  Mathews  is  a  farmer  by  occupation,  and  asked  me  not 
to  say  that  he  was  the  most  successful  one  in  the  State  : 
and  also  said  we  must  not  tell  the  public  that  there  were 
only  14  sensible  men  in  the  House  the  night  of  the  Peebles- 
Parker  contest,  and  to  not  let  it  be  known,  but  always  keep 
it  a  secret,  that  this  Legislature  is  the  biggest  set  of  foos 
ever  assembled  in  Raleigh. 

C,  H.  WILLIAMS, 

HUXTLEY,  X.  C. 

Born  Xov.  2Sth,  1850,  in  Sampson  county,  I\.  G.,  the  son 
of  John  G.  Williams.  He  was  educated  in  Sampson  countv, 
N.  C.  Marrid  Miss  Flora  A.  McDonald,  daughter  of  Z.  W. 
McDonald,  Nov.  24th,  1870,  and  is  blessed  with  two  children. 
A  Democrat  in  politics,  and  a  member  of  committees  on 
Finance,  Propositions  and  Grievances,  Immigration,  and 
chairman  of  Insurance,  A  Justice  of  the  Peace,  and  elected 
by  five  hundred  and  ninety-eight  majority  to  the  House. 


Stanly  County. 

D.  N,  BENNETT, 

XORWOOD,  N,  C. 

Born  August  20th,  1848,  in  Ghesterfield  county,  S.  C.  Ed- 
ucated prin'cipally  at  the  Wadesboro  Institution.  Married 
Miss  A.  G.  Dunlap,  daughter  of  B,  J.  Dunlap,  of  N.  G.,  and 
has  five  children— three  sons  and  two  daughters.  Politi- 


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cally  a  Democrat  of  the  first  water,  in  other  words  a  true  blue 
of  the  Old  Hickory  persuasion,  and  was  elected  by  210  ma- 
jority. Serves  on  the  committees  of  Finance,  Insane  Asy- 
lums, Education,  and  Appointment  of  Justices  of  the  Peace. 
As  an  evidence  of  Mr.  Bennett's  faithful  discharge  of  duty, 
we  can  say  that  during  the  session,  he  has  not  missed  a  sol- 
itary vote.    This  can  be  said  of  but  a  few  members. 


Stokes  County. 

JOHN  Z,  PHILLIPS, 

DALTON,  N.  0. 

Born  May  19th,  1846,  in  Yadkin  county.  Son  of  Matthew 
Phillips.  Educated  at  Wake  Forest  College  and  graduated 
there  in  1875.  Attended  Pearson's  Law  School,  and  ob- 
tained his  license  in  1877,  and  has  continued  the  practice 
of  law  since  that  time  in  the  courts  adjacent  to  his  county. 
He  held  at  one  time  the  ofiSce  of  Superintendent  of  Public 
Schools  of  the  couoty  of  Stokes.  In  politics  is  a  Democrat, 
Is  on  the  following  committees:  Judiciary,  Education,  Pe- 
nal Institutions,  and  Propositions  and  Grievances.  During 
the  war  about  one  year  he  served  with  the  Junior  Reserves, 
Co.  C,  3d  Regiment  N.  C.  State  Troops  attached  to  Hardie's 
Corps. 


Surry  County. 

WINSTON  FULTON, 

MOUNT  AIRY,  N.  0. 

Born  in  Stokes  county  April  4th,  1821.  Moved  into 
Surry  county  in  1845,  and  married  March  4tb,  1847;  lost 
his  wife  on  June  11th,  1875.  He  is  the  father  of  nine 
children,  all  living.  In  politics  a  Whig  before  the  war  and 
a  Democrat  since.  Is  a  farmer  by  occupation  and  is  also 
engagsd  in  the  manufacture  of  tobacco,  cotton  yarn  and 
sheeting.  Mr.  Fulton,  like  all  other  successful  farmers  and 
business  men,  makes  a  worthy  member,  for  when  a  man 
knows  how  and  can  manage  his  own  affairs  to  advantage,  he 
has  the  right  kind  of  education  to  manage  the  atiairs  of 
others. 


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Swam  Conntr. 

A.  H.  HAYES, 

CHARLESTON,  X.  C. 

Born  January  22d,  1848,  in  Murphy,  Cherokee  county, 
where  his  father,  G.  W.  Ha^^es,  resided  and  where  he  was 
educated.  He  was  married  to  Miss  M.  E.  Leatherwood  of 
Cherokee  county,  November  -ith,  1869,  and  has  five  children. 
Mr.  Hayes  is  a  Democrat  and  a  farmer,  and  was  elected  by 
a  majority  of  101  to  fill  the  seat  he  now  occupies  in  the 
House  cf  Representatiyes.  He  has  seryed  on  several  im- 
portant committees  and  is  faithful  to  his  people. 


Transylvania  Connty. 

BOEERT  HAMILTON, 

BREVARD,  X.  a 

Born  May  loth,  1817,  in  Buncombe  county.  Received  a 
limited  education  from  the  country  schools.  Was  married 
to  Miss  R.  A.  Neill,  daughter  of  Geo.  G  Xeill,  July  2d,  1810, 
and  has  nine  children  living. 

Mr.  Hamilton  was  elected  Sheriff  by  the  Justices  of  the 
Peace  at  the  organization  of  Transylvania  county  20th  May, 
1861,  was  re-elected  in  1862,  and  has  since  served  his  county 
in  the  capacity  of  Justice  of  the  Peace  and  Chairman  of 
County  Court.  He  is  a  Republican,  was  a  Union  man  dur- 
ing the  late  war,  and  did  not  serve  in  the  army.  Was 
elected  to  his  present  seat  in  the  House  of  Representatives 
by  a  majority  of  57,  and  has  served  on  Finance,  Salaries  and 
Fees,  and  Agricultural  Committees. 


Tyrreil  County. 

rEEDEEICK  C,  PATEICE, 

LEOXA,  X.  C. 

Born  September  IQth,  1849,  in  Tyrrell  county,  X.  C,  son 
of  F.  F.  Patrick.  Educated  at  the  primary  schools  of  the 
county  ;  held  the  offices  of  County  Commissioner  and  Jus- 
tice of  the  Peace  :  married  Martha  L.  Liverman,  daughter 
of  Hardy  H.  Liverman,  March  20th,  1873;  father  of  six 
children,  only  three  living.  Is  a  Democrat — was  elected  by 
137  majority.  Is  serving  on  the  committees  on  Claims, 
Counties,  Cities.  Towns^  &c.,  and  Penal  Institutions. 


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Union  County. 

JAMES  HOUSTOF, 

STOUT,  N,  C. 

Born  November  28th,  1817,  in  Mecklenburg  county,  now 
Union  ;  married  Miss  Martha  E.  Walkup,  of  Union  county  ; 
has  six  children  living ;  was  in  the  Senior  Reserves  six 
months  during  the  war,  and  was  Captain.  Democrat  in 
politics,  and  serves  on  committees  of  Penal  Institutions^ 
Banks  and  Currency,  State  Debt,  and  Salaries  and  Fees. 


Yanee  Countjo 

H,  E.  EATOH, 

WILLIAMSBORO,  N.  C. 

Born  in  1847,  in  Granville  county,  N.  C;  no  educational 
advantages ;  held  the  office  of  school  committeeman,  mar- 
ried in  1867,  and  has  six  children.  A  Republican  ;  occu- 
pation, farming.  Serves  on  the  committee  on  Propositions 
and  Grievances. 


Wake  County. 

E.  M,  BLEDSOE, 

RALEIGH,  N.  C. 

Born  in  Raleigh  August  3d,  1850,  educated  at  schools 
conducted  by  Mrs.  C.  P.  Spencer,  at  Chapel  Hill,  and  at  the 
University  of  the  State,  married  Miss  Annie,  daughter  of 
Laurence  Hinton,  September  3d,  1873,  and  has  four  children. 
Was  a  migistrate  for  three  years,  is  a  Republican  and  was 
elected  by  a  large  majority,  is  serving  on  committees  on 
Proposition  and  Grievances,  Penal  Institutions,  and  Claims. 
He  is  engaged  in  farming. 

J.  0.  HAREISOM, 

NEW  LIGHT,  N.  C. 

Mr.  Harrison  is  a  Republican  in  politics  and  by  occupa- 
tion  is  a  farmer.  This  is  the  first  term  he  has  ever  served 
in  the  General  Assembly. 


J,  A.  TEMPLE, 

RALEIGH,  N.  C. 

Mr.  Temple  is  a  farmer  by  occupation  and  has  been  in 
public  life  but  little  more  than  serving  as  Magistrate.  Thi& 
is  the  first  time  he  has  been  in  the  General  Assembly,  la 
politics  he  is  a  Republican. 


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JAMES  H.  HAEEIS, 

RALEIGH,  X.  C. 

Born  in  Granville  county  about  1S30,  self-educated,  mar- 
ried Isabella  Hinton,  no  children.  Member  of  the  Consti- 
tutional Convention  in  1S68,  in  the  House  in  1869,  in  the 
Senate  in  1872,  and  again  in  the  House  the  present  session, 
has  been  a  member  of  the  Board  of  Aldermen  several  years, 
was  director  for  the  Institution  for  the  Deaf  and  Dumb  and 
the  Blind  for  four  years,  was  United  States  Deputy  Collector 
in  1872.  On  committee  on  Internal  Improvements,  Rail- 
roads, &c.  He  is  one  of  the  leading  members  of  the  Re- 
publican party,  and  for  the  chances  generally  afforded  col- 
ored men,  is  well  posted  in  political  matters  and  a  good 
speaker. 

TTarren  County. 

J.  H-  MONTGOMERY, 

WARPvENTOX,  X.  C. 

Born  January  15th,  1854,  in  the  count}'  of  Warren,  N.  C. 
Educated  at  Tupper's  School,  Raleigh,  N,  C.  School  teacher 
by  profession,  and  a  Republican  in  politics.  Elected  to  the 
House  by  1,200  votes,  and  is  serving  on  the  committee  for 
Deaf,  Dumb  and  Blind  Institution. 


ENOOH  H.  LEAEY, 

MACIvEY'S  FERRY,  X'.  C. 

Born  January  13th,  1837,  at  Holy  Neck,  Washington 
county,  X.  C.  Son  of  Harmond  Leary.  Not  educated 
much.  Yet  he  was  a  County  Commissioner  for  eight  yeai;3. 
Father  of  five  children,  four  living.  ^Tarried  a  daughter  of 
John  S.  Woodley,  December  22nd,  1872.  He  is  a  Republi- 
can, and  was  elected  to  the  House  by  296  majority.  He  is 
on  the  committee  on  Claims,  and  on  committee  to  appoint 
Justices  of  the  Peace.  He  served  during  the  late  war  in  the 
Federal  army,  and  was  Third  Sergeant  in  Co.  L,  and  was 
wounded  at  Warsaw,  N.  C. 

ITataiigra  County. 

WALTSU  W.  LENOIR, 

SHULL'S  MILLS,  X.  C. 

Born  March  13th,  1823,  at  Fort  Defiance,  Caldwell  county, 
N.  C.    Son  of  Thomas  Lenoir,  and  educated  at  Bingham's 


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School,  and  at  the  State  University.  Was  at  one  time  chair- 
man of  the  Board  of  Commissioners  of  Watauga  county. 
Married  June  10th,  1856,  Miss  Cornelia  J.  Christian  ;  had 
one  child,  which  lived  only  six  months.  Mr.  Lenoir  is  a 
Democrat,  and  was  elected  by  157  majarity.  He  is  on  the 
following  committees :  Claims,  Finance,  Mechanics  and 
Mining,  Select  Committee  on  Internal  Revenue  and  Tariff, 
and  chairman  of  the  co^amittee  on  Agriculture.  During 
the  late  war  he  was  Captain  of  Company  A,37ih  North  Car- 
olina Regiment,  and  with  A.  P.  Hill's  Division.  Entered 
the  service  in  December,  1861,  and  continued  in  it  until  dis- 
abled by  the  loss  of  a  leg  at  Ox  Hill,  Virginia,  September 
1st,  1862.  Col.  Lenoir  is  one  of  the  most  practical  thinkers 
and  ready  workers  from  the  West.  Watauga  did  well  to 
send  such  a  valuable  man,  and  his  course  here  has  reflected 
much  credit  upon  himself  and  constituents. 

Wayue  County.  ' 

JOHH  B.  FERSOM, 

FREMONT,  N.  C. 

Born  September  9th,  1829,  in  Greene  county,  N.  C.  Son 
of  Thomas  Person.  Educated  in  the  common  schools  o^'  the 
county,  and  has  held  the  office  of  Magistrate.  Was  married 
to  Miss  Patience  Lancaster,  daughter  of  Bryant  Lancaster,  in 
1870  and  blessed  with  six  children.  He  served  four  years 
in  the  war,  Co.  D,  2d  N.  C.  Cavalry,  held  the  place  of  Orderly 
Sergeant  and  second  Lieutenant.  Wounded  twice.  Elected 
as  Independent  Democrat  by  174  majority,  and  is  serving 
on  committees  on  Railroads  and  Corporations.  Was  once 
Colonel  of  Militia. 


JOHM  E.  SMITH, 

GOLDSBORO,  N.  C. 

John  R.  Smith,  son  of  William  Smith,  was  born  in  Wayne 
county,  July  7th,  1837.  Educated  at  Goldsboro.  Married 
Miss  Amelia  A.  Hamilton  of  Wayne  county,  from  which 
union  nine  children  v/ere  born.  Four  of  which  are  dead. 
Held  the  office  of  County  Surve3^or  of  his  county  for  two 
years,  and  that  of  Tax  Collector  eight  years,  Justice  of  the 
Peace  one  term  ;  Postmaster  at  Goldsboro  for  three  years, 
which  position  he  resigned  when  elected  to  the  Legislature. 


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A  member  of  ihe  committee  on  Finance,  State  Debt,  and 
Privileges  and  Elections.  Republican  in  politics.  In  Mr. 
Smith  is  illustrated  what  a  man  can,  by  application,  make 
of  himself:  for  he  had  no  education  before  he  was 
twenty-one  years  of  age,  and  could  not  write  at  the  age  of 
twenty -two,  and  since  then  he  has  obtained  a  fair  education, 
worked  hard  and  managed  well,  and  is  to-day  living  in 
easy  circumstances. 


Wilkes  CoTiiit;y. 

J.  a.  A.  BRYAN. 

TRAP  HILL.  _>'.  C. 

Was  born  October  10th,  1833,  at  Trap  Hill,  X.  C,  son  of 
Thomas  Bryan,  and  was  educated  at  Hillsville,  Ya.  Was 
married  to  Martha  A.  Bryan,  daughter  of  John  Bryan,  on 
January  12th,  ISdI  :  seven  children  have  been  born  to 
them,  six  of  whom  are  living.  Served  in  the  war  three 
years  in  company  H,  10th  Regiment  Tennessee  U.  S.  Vol- 
unteers, Army  of  the  Cumberland,  and  was  wounded  at 
Franklin,  Tennessee.  Was  elected  to  the  present  Legislature 
as  a  Republican  by  four  hundred  and  eighty-nine  majority, 
and  is  now  serving  on  committees  on  Joint  Rules,  and  Prop- 
ositions and  Grievances. 

He  has  held  the  office  of  Magistrate,  Trustee  of  Trap  Hill 
Seminary,  delegate  to  all  the  Constitutional  Conventions 
since  the  war.  A  representative  in  General  Assemblys  of 
1876  to  1883.  Was  Colonel,  Major-General  of  Militia,  and 
Lieutenant-Colonel  of  1st  North  Carolina  Reg't,  under  CoL 
W.  J.  Clark;  was  Inspector  General  for  Xorth  Carolina  of 
the  army  of  the  Boys  in  Blue,  and  ranked  as  Colonel.  He 
was  also  firs:  Lieutenant,  company  H,  1 0th  Regiment  Ten- 
nessee C  S.  Volunteers,  subsequently  Captain  of  the  same 
company  ;  w^as  also  appointed  Assessor  of  Internal  Revenue 
for  the  6th  District  ;  also  Division  Deputy  Collector  Inter- 
nal Revenue  6th  District.  X.  C. 


TTilsou  Connty. 

J.  L.  EAILEY, 

TOISXOT,  >L  C. 

Bern  June  23d,  1S50,  in  Edgecombe  county.  X.  C.  The 
son  of  M.  Burt  Bailey,  and  educated  in  the  common  schools 


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of  the  county.  Married  Miss  Emma  Braswell,  daughter  of 
C.  S.  Brasweil,  February  16th,  1881.  A  merchant  and  far- 
mer; Mayor  of  Toisnot  for  two  terms,  and  is  a  member  of 
committees  on  Propositions  and  Grievances,  Railroads  and 
Turnpikes,  Insurance,  Salaries  and  Fees,  &c.  A  Democrat, 
and  elected  by  498  majority. 


Tadkin  County. 

ALFRED  E.  HOLTON, 

YADKINVILLE,  N,  C. 

Born  October  29th,  1852,  in  Iredell  county,  N.  C,  son  of 
Rev.  Q.  Holton;  attended  school  at  Springfield  High  School, 
in  Guilford  county  and  several  schools  in  the  country;  he 
is  now  serving  his  second  term  as  a  member  of  the  House 
of  Representatives.  He  obtained  license  to  practice  law 
at  June  term  of  Supreme  Court  in  1874.  Republican  in 
politics  and  is  now  serving  as  committeeman  on  Judiciary, 
Privileges  and  Elections,  the  Code,  and  Finance.  He  is  an 
active  worker  for  the  good  of  his  party,  and  though  young 
he  deserves  credit  for  the  successful  manner  in  which  he 
has  worked  himself  up  in  life. 


Taucey  County. 

JAMES  A.  BYRD, 

RAMSEYTOWN,  N.  C. 

Born  November  18th,  1846,  in  Yancey  couunty,  N.  C.,son 
of  C.  R.  Byrd ;  was  educated  at  Burnsville,  Yancey  county, 
N.  C;  married  Miss  Mary  V.  Parsons,  of  Yancey  county, 
March  2d,  1871;  has  three  children.  Is  a  Democrat  and 
was  elected  by  a  majority  of  115  votes,  and  is  now  serving 
on  committees  of  Internal  Improvements,  State  Debt,  and 
Claims.  Has  been  Treasurer  of  Yance}^  county  four  years, 
and  Justice  of  the  Peace  eight  years. 


Officers  of  the  General  Assembly. 


JAMES  LOWEIE  ROBINSON,  President, 

FRANKLIN,  MACON  COUNTY,  N.  C, 

Was  born  in  Franklin,  Macon  county,  September  17tb, 
1838.  His  father,  James  Robinson,  came  to  North  Carolina 
from  Tennessee,  was  a  merchant  of  note  and  character,  and 
died  in  the  village  that  was  the  birth  place  of  his  son,  June, 
1843.  His  early  training  w^as  only  what  the  common  schools 
of  his  county  and  the  village  academy  afforded,  and  a  year 
at  Emory  and  Henry  College  was  added  to  his  education  by 
his  own  hard  earned  wages  and  the  kind  assistance  of  a 
friend  and  relative.  When  armed  men  sprang  up  in  every 
hamlet  of  North  Carolina,  at  the  call  of  her  authorities,  he 
volunteered  as  a  private  foot  soldier  in  Company  H,  16th 
North  Carolina  troops,  and  became  Quartermaster  Sergeant 
in  same  regiment.  At  the  re-organization  he  was  elected 
Captain  of  the  company  of  which  he  was  a  soldier  and  its 
triumphs  became  a  part  of  his  history.  Wounded  at  the 
battle  of  Seven  Pines,  he  led  his  men  over  the  fields  of 
Manassas  when  it  was  baptized  with  blood  a  second  time. 
Participating  in  the  engagement  at  Chantilly  farm  he  w^as 
present  at  the  terrible  struggle  that  decided  the  Maryland 
campaign  at  Sharpsburg.  When  he  had  laid  aside  his 
sword  and  returned  to  peaceful  vocations,  his  people  recog- 
nized in  him  the  deliberate  courage  and,  solid  qualities  of 
mind  that  are  valuable  in  civil  employments,  and  chose 
him  to  be  their  commoner  in  1868.  He  was  returned  with- 
out opposition  in  1870.  No  marks  of  confidence  could  have 
bestowed  greater  honor  on  him.  He  had  been  one  of  a  bold 
and  true  minority  that  had  w^ithstood  the  seductions  of  a 
reckless  and  extravagant  administration,  and  had  rendered 
success  for  the  Democracy  possible.  When  chosen  a  repre- 
sentative in  1872,  he  was  almost  by  common  consent  ele- 
vated to  the  highest  honor  of  the  body  of  which  he  was  a 
member,  and  when  the  Speaker's  baton  was  again  tendered 
him  in  1874,  it  came  as  a  palm  of  merit  that  he  had  no 
right  to  put  aside.    The  retribution  in  the  history  of  North 


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Caroliim  came  in  1876.  The  ruins  were  restored.  The 
counties  bearing  names  conspicuously  North  Carolinian,  and 
composing  his  Senatorial  District,  called  him  to  serve  them 
in  the  Upper  Chamber  of  the  State's  councils.  He  came 
without  opposition,  and  was  chosen  President  of  that  dis- 
tinguished body.  Long  experience  and  great  familiarity 
with  the  duties  of  a  presiding  ofBcer  over  a  deliberative 
body  made  it  eminently  fit  that  he  be  chosen  to  fill  this 
high  position.  His  conduct  of  the  business  of  the  Senate 
from  the  assembling  of  the  Legislature  until  the  qualifica- 
tion of  Lieutenant-Governor  Jarvis,  added  to  his  growing 
reputation  as  a  legislator  and  parliamentarian.  No  man 
ever  had  more  loyal  constituents,  and  no  people  ever  had  a 
more  faithful  servant.  Kis  Senatorial  services  were  en- 
dorsed by  a  re-election  unsought,  and  to  which  no  opposi- 
tion was  offered.  He  was  elected  President  of  the  Senate 
February  5th,  and  served  in  that  capacity  with  great  ac- 
ceptability to  the  whole  Senate. 

He  having  been  elected  Lieutenant-Governor  by  a  popu- 
lar vote  of  the  State  in  1880,  was  by  virtue  of  that  election 
President  of  the  Senate  for  the  session  of  1881.  His  ser- 
vices as  presiding  officer  then,  as  well  as  during  the  present 
term,  were  impartial,  prompt,  and  worthy  this  true  son  of 
Carolina.  His  value  to  the  State  is  not  limited  to  the  proper 
government  of  the  Senate,  but  his  suggestions  and  ideas  are 
many  times  put  into  bills  or  adopted  by  others.  We  will 
refer  to  only  one  instance  of  this  kind — the  plan  of  eight 
normal  schools  for  the  State  originated  with  him,  and  was 
suggested  to  the  Board  of  Education,  and  afterwards 
became  a  Jaw,  and  stands  to-day  a  lasting  monument  to  his 
credit,  and  the  credit  of  the  Legislature  which  established  it. 


mWT  M.  EURMAW,  Secretary, 

ASHEVILLE,  N.  C. 

He  is  a  gentleman  of  fine  personal  appearance,  affable 
manners,  and  possesses  qualities  of  head  and  heart  that  win 
friends  wherever  he  goes.  He  is  a  native  of  Franklin 
county,  but  for  many  years  has  been  conducting  the  Citizen 
at  Asheville.  He  was  elected  Secretary  of  the  Senate  for  the 
session  of  1876-77,  and  held  that  position  continuously  ever 
since,  and  a  better  officer  could  not  be  found  in  the  State. 


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C,  H.  AEMFIELB,  Engrossing  Clerk, 

STATESVILLE,  X.  C, 

Was  born  February  7th,  1860,  and  is  son  of  Hon.  R,  F. 
Armfield,  now  member  of  Congress.  He  received  his  edu- 
cation at  Trinity  College,  and  graduated  in  June,  1880.  He 
studied  law  and  obtained  license  to  practice  in  June,  188i, 
and  practices  his  profession  at  Statesville. 

W.  H.  BLEDSOE,  Beading  Clerk, 

RALEIGH,  C, 

Is  a  lawyer  by  profession,  and  practices  at  the  bar  of  Ealeigh 
and  surrounding  counties. 

W.  V.  CLIFTON,  Sergeant  at  Arms, 

RALEIGH,  ^s".  C, 

Is  a  native  of  Franklin  county,  was  born  in  the  year  1840* 
He  served  four  years  in  the  Confederate  service,  and  was  in 
the  prison  at  Point  Lookout.  After  the  war  he  served  two 
years  as  Deputy  Sheriff  of  Franklin  county,  since  which 
time  he  has  been  living  in  Wake  and  engaged  at  farming. 
He  was  married  in  1866,  and  has  two  children,  one  boy  and 
one  girl.   — 

D.  McE.  MATHESOH,  Assistant  Door  Keeper, 

TAYLORSVILLE,  N.  C. 

Born  May  17th,  1842,  in  Iredell  county.  Had  a  common 
school  education  obtained  principally  at  Taylorsville  i\.cad- 
emy  and  at  Elk  Shoal  Academy;  has  been  a  Magistrate 
since  1869;  was  County  School  Examiner  in  1874-75;  Tax 
Collector  for  Alexander  county  in  1877;  Census  Enumerator 
in  1880 ;  County  Superin'dent  of  Public  Schools  in  1881-2 ; 
and  Assistant  Doorkeeper  of  Senate  1881.  Married  January 
29th,  1874,  Miss  M.  C.  Miller,  daughter  of  Thomas  Miller. 
Mrs.  Matheson  died  a  few  months  after  her  marriage.  \^ol- 
unteered  early  in  1861,  and  was  enlisted  in  company  G,  of 
the  38th  regiment  N.  C.  troops,  under  Col.  Wm,  F.  Hoke, 
Pender's  brigade,  and  was  wounded  at  Mechanicsville,  Va., 

June  26th,  1862.   

PAGES : 

E.  G.  Clifton,  Raleigh,  N.  C. 
Henry  W.  Miller,  Raleigh,  N.  C. 
William  Rosenthal,  Raleigh,  N.  C. 
Sterling  Manly,  Raleigh,  N.  C. 
Marcus  Erwin,  Asheville,  N.  C. 


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House  of  Representatives. 

GEOEGE  M.  BOSE,  Speaker, 

FAYETTEVILLE.  N.  C. 

Mr.  Rose  was  born  in  Fayetteville,  Cumberland  county, 
in  1846.  Entered  Davidson  College  in  1861,  and  remained 
there  two  years,  when  he  entered  the  Virginia  Military  In- 
stitute. Before  he  was  seventeen  years  of  age,  he  joined 
the  army,  becoming  Adjutant  of  the  66th  North  Carolina 
Troops,  Col.  A.  D.  Moore,  Commanding,  forming  a  part  of 
Kirkland's  Brigade  in  Hoke's  Division.  Capt.  Rose  served 
gallantly  with  that  command  until  the  end  of  the  war. 
When  peace  was  restored,  he  applied  himself  to  the  com- 
pletion of  his  education,  which  had  been  interrupted  by 
the  call  of  duty  to  fight  in  defense  of  his  country.  He  en- 
tered Chapel  Hill  in  1865,  and  graduated  in  1867,  deliver- 
ing the  salutatory  of  his  class.  Having  chosen  the  law  as 
his  profession,  Mr.  Rose  obtained  his  license  at  January 
term,  1868,  and  located  at  Fayetteville,  where  he  soon  laid 
the  foundation  of  his  present  lucrative  practice.  His  first 
public  service  Vvas  in  the  House  of  Representatives  in 
1876-'77,  when  as  a  leading  member  of  the  Judiciary  com- 
mittee, he  gained  a  reputation  for  judgment,  discrimination 
and  legal  attainments.  He  was  again  elected  to  the  House 
in  1880,  and  enhanced  his  reputation  as  a  debater  and  a 
careful,  prudent  manager  on  the  Democratic  side  of  the 
House.  He  took  a  prominent  part  in  the  proceedings  of 
the  session  He  was  Speaker, pro  tern.,  of  the  House  last 
session  and  discharged  the  duties  of  the  Chair  in  the  ab- 
sence of  Speaker  Cook  with  great  acceptability.  Mr.  Rose 
has  displayed  marked  executive  ability  during  this  session, 
and  this,  together  with  his  ripe  judgment,  comprehensive 
intellect,  natural  gifts,  universal  courtesy,  and  moderation 
in  his  bearing,  rendered  him  eminently  fit  for  the  responsi- 
ble and  honored  position  he  filled. 

JOHN  D.  CAMERON,  Principal  Clerk, 

ASHEVILLE,  N.  C. 

He  is  a  native  of  Cumberland  county;  was  educated  at 
Chapel  Hill,  graduating  in  1841.  He  lived  for  a  long  time 
in  Orange  county  and  conducted  the  Hillsboro  Recorder,  but 
is  now  connected  with  the  Asheville  Citizen.  He  has  held 
the  office  of  Principal  Clerk  of  the  House  for  six  terms. 


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W.  J.  BAEEETT,  Engrossing  Clerk, 

He  was  born  in  Gains ville,  Ga.  Major  Barrett  was  a 
brave  soldier  during  the  war,  and  at  the  second  battle  of 
Manassas  received  a  wound  which  will  render  him  a  cripple 
for  life.  He  is  a  verv  positive  man  and  is  never  afraid  to 
express  an  opinion,  but  has  many  Vvarm  and  true  friends. 


JAMES  MILTON  BROWH,  Enrolling  Clerk, 

TROY,  M0XTC40MERY  COU^'TY,  X.  C. 

Born  in  the  county  of  Randolph.  Son  of  John  Randolph 
Brown.  Educated  and  graduated  at  Trinity  College,  class 
75,  first  honors,  and  at  Judge  Pearson's  Law  School,  located 
in  the  county  of  Montgomery,  in  1878,  and  began  the  prac- 
tice of  law.  Was  elected  Mayor  of  the  town  of  Troy.  Was 
forced  to  lead  a  forlorn  hope  for  the  sake  of  Democracy  in 
the  26th  Senatorial  District;  made  a  change  of  350  votes 
in  his  own  county,  Montgomery,  but  was  defeated  by  the 
large  negro  vote  given  in  Richmond  county.  Has  been 
chairman  of  the  Democratic  Executive  committee  ever  since 
he  has  resided  in  the  county.  Mr.  Brown  is  a  yotmg  man. 
unmarried.  [Marriageable  young  ladies  will  make  a  note 
of  this.]  ' 


WILLIAM  GEAY  BUEKHEAB,  Eeading  Clerk, 

InEWTO^',  c. 

Born  March  6th,  1856,  at  Chapel  Hill,  N.  C.,  son  of  L.  S. 
Burkhead,  D.  D.;  educated  at  Trinit}^  College,  N.  C,  and 
graduated  June  10th,  1876.  Married  October  22d,  1879,  to 
Miss  Dixie  Gayle,  of  Raleigh,  N.  C,  daughter  of  Captain 
J.  B.  Gayle  and  is  blessed  with  one  child.  A  Democrat  in 
politics  ;  an  excellent  ofScer  and  gives  universal  satisfaction 
as  a  reader. 


D.  R.  JULIAN,  Principal  Doorkeeper, 

SALISBURY,  C, 

Born  June  5th,  1850,  in  Rowan  county,  son  of  William 
Julian.  Educated  in  his  native  county:  married  Miss  H. 
R.  E.  Culverhouse,  daughter  of  Hugh  Culverhouse,  on 


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April  24th,  1872,  and  is  jubilant  over  four  little  Julians. 
Has  held  the  office  of  City  Treasurer  of  Salisbury  and  Com- 
issioner. 


J.  F.  MOSTON,  Assistant  Doorkeeper, 

MARION,  N.  C. 

Mr.  Norton  was  wounded  at  the  battle  of  Seven  Pines  at 
which  time  he  lost  one  leg.  He  has  held  the  position  he 
now  has  continuously  since  the  session  of  1874-75. 


PAGES. 

E.  B.  Allison,  Statesville,  N.  C. 
John  Julian,  Salisbury,  N.  C. 
J.  S.  Higgs,  Raleigh,  N.  C. 
C.  C.  Herby,  Raleigh,  N.  C. 
Alfie  H.  Marsh,  Raleigh,  N.  C. 
W.  J.  Newsom,  Raleigh,  N.  0, 


Government  of  North  Carolina. 


EXECUTITE  DEPABT^IEXTe 


Thomas  J.  Jarvis,  of  Pitt,  Governor. 

G.  L.  Dudley,  of  Xew  Hanover,  Private  Secretary. 
Joseph  E.  To^is,  of  Perquimans,  Clerk. 

James  L.  Robinson',  of  Macon,  Lieutenant-Governor, 
William  L.  Sattnuers,  of  Wake,  JSecretary  of  State. 
W.  P.  Batchelor,  of  vrake.  Chief  Clerk. 
William  P.  Roberts,  of  Gates,  Auditor. 
C.  E.  Cross,  of  Gates,  Chief  Clerk, 
John  M.  Worth,  of  Randolph,  Treasurer. 
Donald  W,  Bain,  of  Wake,  Chief  Clerk. 
Hal.  M.  Woxth,  of  Randolph,  Teller. 

H.  M.  CoTVAN,  of  Chatham,  Assistant  Clerk. 

John  C.  Scarborough,  of  Johnston,  Superintendent  of  Public  Instruction. 

John  Devereux,  of  Wake,  Clerk. 

Thomas  S.  Kenan,  of  Wilson,  Attorney-General. 

Johnstone  Jones,  of  Buncombe.  Adjutant-General. 

SHERvrooD  Hawood,  of  Wake,  State  Librarian. 

Charles  M.  Roberts,  of  Vance,  Keeper  of  the  Capitol. 


DEPAETm^NT   OF  AGRICtLTUEE. 


Montford  IMcGehee.  of  Person,  Commissioner. 

Charles  W.  Dabney,  Ph.  D  ,  Chemist  in  charge  of  the  Experiment  Station. 

S,  G.  W^orth,  Superintendent  Fish  and  Fisheries, 

W.  C.  Kerr,  State  Geologist. 

W.  B.  Phillips,  Assistant  Geologist. 

The  Agricultural  Department  is  under  the  control  of  the  following  named 
Board:  His  Excellency  Thomas  J.  Jarvis,  Governor,  ez-officio  Chairman;  Col. 
Thomas  ^I,  Holt,  President  State  Agricultural  Society  ;  W^illis  R,  Williams,  Esq,, 
Master  State  Grange,  Patrons  of  Husbandry ;  Hon,  Kemp  P.  Battle.  LL.  D.,  Pres- 
ident State  University,  and  Prof.  W.  C.  Kerr,  State  (geologist,  ex-officio  members; 
and  Captain  James  R.  Thigpen,  of  Edgecombe,  and  Major  Jonathan  Evans,  of 
Cumberland. 

STATE  BOAED  OF  EDUCATIOy. 


The  Governor  fwho  is  ex-officio  Chairman),  Lieutenant-Governor,  Secretary  of 
State,  Auditor,  Treasurer,  Superintendent  of  Public  Instruction  and  Attorney- 
General  constitute  this  Board. 


PEXAL  AND  CHAEITABLE  lySTITUTIOXS. 


The  Xorth  Carolina  State  Penitentiary,  (Raleigh}.— W.  J.  Hicks,  Architect  and 
Warden. 

The  Xorth  Carolina  Insane  Asylum, (Raleigh).— Eugene  Grissom,  M.D.,  Super- 
intendent; F.  T.  Fuller,  M.  D..  Assistant  Physician. 

The  Western  Xorth  Carolina  Insane  Asylum,  (Morganton\— P,  L.  Murphy,  M. 
D,  Superintendent;  W.  D.  Hilliard,  M,  D,.  Assistant  Physician. 

The  Eastern  "N'orth  Carolina  Insane  Asylum,  (Goldsboro)  for  Colored  Patients. 
J.  D.  Roberts,  M.  D.,  Superintendent. 

The  North  Carolina  Institution  for  the  Deaf  and  Dumb  and  the  Blind,  (Ral- 
eigh).—Prof.  W,  J.  Young.  Principal.  A  branch  of  this  Institution  is  also  located 
at  Raleigh  for  colored  pupils,  and  is  controlled  by  the  same  officers. 


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STATE  AGRICULTUEAL  SOCIETY. 


President— Col.  Thornas  M.  Holt,  Alamance  county. 
Secretary— T.  C.  Williams.  Office,  Raleigh. 

The  Aanual  Fair  of  this  Society  is  held  at  its  grounds,  at  Raleigh,  about  the 
middle  of  October. 


THE  SUPREME  COURT. 


William  N.  H.  Smith,  of  Wake,  Chief  Justice;  Thomas  S.  Ashe,  of  Anson,  and 
Thomas  Ruffin,  of  Orange,  Associate  Justices. 
William  H.  Bagley,  of  Wake,  Clerk. 

Thomas  S.  Kenan,  Attorney-General,  ex-ofjicio  Reporter. 
R.  H.  Bradley,  of  Wake,  Marshal  and  Librarian. 


THE  SUPERIOR  COURTS, 


Judges. 

Jas.  E.  Shepherd,  of  Beaufort,  1st  Dist. 
Fred.  Philips,  of  Edgecombe,  2d  " 
A.  A.  McKoy,  of  Sampson,  3d  " 
Jas.  C.  MacHae,of  Cumberland,  4th  " 
John  A.  Gilmer,  of  Guilford,  5th  " 
W.  M.  Shipp,  of  Mecklenburg,  6th  " 
Jesse  F.  Graves,  of  Surry,  7th  " 
Alphonso  C.  Avery,  of  Burke,  8th  " 
J.  C.  L.  Gudger,  of  Haywood,    9th  " 


Solicitors. 
Jno.  H.  Blount,  of  Perquimans,  1st  Dist. 
John  H.  Collins,  of  Halifax,      2d  " 
Swift  Galloway,  of  Wayne,       3d  " 
James  D.  Mclver,  of  Moore,     4lh  '* 
Fred.  N.  Strudwick,  of  Orange,  5th  " 

F.  I,  Osborne,  of  Mecklenburg,  (ith  " 
Joseph  Dobson,  of  Forsyth,  7th  " 
Joseph  S.  Adams,  of  Iredell,     8th  " 

G.  S.  Ferguson,  of  Haywood,    9th  " 


The  Legislature. 


SENATORS, 


Alexander,  S.  B.  (D)  Charlotte. 

Battle,  James  S.  (D;  Rocky  Mount. 

Eerry,  B.  A.  (D)  Morgan  ton. 

Black,  J.  C.  (D)  Carthage. 

Boykin,  E.  T.  (D)  Clinton. 

(^aho,  W,  T.  (D)  Stonewall, 

Carter,  H.  W.  (R),  Col'd  Warrenton. 

Clarke,  W.  E.  (R)  Newbern. 

'  ostner,  A.  (D)  Lincolnton. 

Cozart,  B.  H.  (R)  Oxford. 

Dortch,  W.  T.  (D)  Goldsboro. 

Dotson,  J.  F.  (D)  Oak  Forest. 

Eaves,  J.  B.  (R)  Rutherford  ton. 

Ebbs,  I.  N.  (D)  Lynch. 

Evans,  C.  N.  B.  (D)  Milton. 

Farmer,  W.  W.  (D)  Wilson. 

Goodwin,  J.  J.  (R)  Halifax. 

Graham,  G.  A.  (R)   Wadesville. 

Gray,  R.  R.  (R),  Col'd  Tarboro. 

Hampton,  J.  A.  (D)  Hamptonville. 

Hill,  E.  J.  (D)  Kenansville. 

Jones,  W.  W.  (D)  Hendersonville. 

King,  M.  C.  (D)  Murphy. 

King,  John  (D)  Falkland. 

Linney,  R.  Z.  (D)  Taylorsville. 


I  Loftin,  F.  B.  (R)  Kinston. 

Lovill,  E.  F.  (L)  Booue. 

I>yon,  R.  H.  (Liberal). ..Elizabethtown. 

McLean,  N.  A.  (D)  Lumberton. 

Mebane,  Geo.  A.  (R),  Col'd  Windsor. 

Morehead,  J.  T.  (D)  Greensboro. 

Morrison,  D.  (D)  Johnsonville. 

Neill,  J.  R.  (D)  Bald  Creek. 

Payne,  J.  F.  (D)  Monroe. 

Pemberton,  S.  J.  (D)  Albemarle. 

Pinnix,  M.  H.  (D)  Lexington. 

Poole,  T.  W.  (D)  Williamston. 

Purnell,  T.  R.  (R)  Raleigh. 

Ramsay,  J.  G.  (R)  Mount  Vernon. 

Richardson,  William  (D)  Selma. 

;-^cott,  H.  E.(R)  Wilmington. 

Scott.  H.  R.  (D)  .....Wentworth. 

Speight,  W.  W.  (R)  Sunsburv. 

Strayhorn.  I.  R.  (R)  HiHsboro. 

Toon,  T.  F.  (D)  Fair  BJutr. 

Watson,  C.  B.  (D)  AVinston. 

Webb,  J.  L.  (D)  Shelby. 

Whitford,  J.  N.  (D)  Newbern. 

Womack,  T.  B.  (D)  Pittsboro. 

Woodhouse,  J.  M.  (D)... Poplar  Branch. 


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BEPEESEKTATITES. 


Post  Office. 


Post  Office. 


Abbott,  J.  K.  (D)  ,.  ..South  Mills. 

Anderson,  J.  S.  (D)   Ha^-esville. 

Bailey,  W.  H.  (Dj  Lharlotte. 

Bailev,  J.  L.  (D)  roisnot. 

Baker.  Wiley  (R)  tui  d  Dogwood. 

.  Ball,  D.  8.  (R)   Stock. 

•  Barrett.  L.  J.  (Dj  .   Greenville. 

Baum,  J.  B,  (D;.....  Stencil  House. 

Beall,  J.  F.  (D;  Linwood. 

Belcher,  ^Vm.  (R)  Cord  Tarboro. 

Bennett,  D.  N.  (D)  Norwood. 

Bledsoe.  E.  M.  (RO  Raleigh. 

Bower,  W.  H.  (D)  Cillej-. 

Bradley,  T.  C.  (R)  Mills  Springs. 

Brldgers,  A.  R.  (R)  Col'd  Tarboro. 

Brown.  Jesse  (D)..  Selma. 

Bruce.  R.  (Rj  Koltla. 

,    Brvan.  J.  Q.  A.  (R)  Trap  Hill. 

^  Bullock.  B.  F..  Jr.  (R;  Franklinton. 

Bunn,  B.  H.  'Dj  _  Rocky  Mwunt. 

Bvrd,  J.  F.  (D)  Ramsevto-wn. 

^  Cain,  P.  K.  iR)  Moeksville. 

Candler,  J.  M.  (R)  Webster. 

^  Covington,  H.  H.  (H)  Rockingbain. 

Cheek.  James  A.  (Rj  Hihsboro, 

Crouse,  W.  L.  (D)  Grouse. 

Cowell,  W.  H.  (D)  Bailey. 

--.Dixon,  W.  T.  (R)  Hookerton. 

-  Eaton,  H.  B.  (R)  Col'd... Williamsboro. 

Forbis.  James  W.  (D)  Greensboro. 

Frayser,  R.  B.  (R)  Point  Caswell. 

Fulton,  Winston  iD'  Mount  Airy. 

(-latling.  John  J.  (D)  Gatlin^ton. 

Glenn,  James  D.  (D)..  Leaksville. 

Green.  W.  F.  (Dj  Franklinton. 

.  r^reen.  E.  E.  (R)  CoTd  Wilmington. 

—  Gn.ssett,  W.  M.  (Rj  Walden. 

(4udger,  B.  G.  (Dj  Leicester. 

^  Hamilton.  R.  (R)  Brevard. 

Hardy,  L.  H.  (Dl  Xewpnrt. 

Harris.  H.  J.  (D)  Thornasville. 

. —  Harris,  James  H.  (R)  Col'd  Ralei^rh. 

—  Harrison,  J.  O.  (R)  New  Lisi'ht. 

Hayes,  O.  S.  (R)  Pate<. 

Hayes,  A.  H.  (Dj  Charleston. 

t-  Henderson,  A.  L.  (R)  Eldorado. 

i-,Hewlin,  H.  J.  (R)  Col'd. ..Brinkleyville. 
Holt,  Thomas  M.  (Dj  Haw  River. 

—  Holton,  A.  E.  (R)  Yadkinville. 

Houston,  James  (D)  Stout. 

—  Jenkins,  E.  J.  (R  i  Franklinton. 

^Johnson,  W.  H.  (R)  Col'd  Newbern. 

Johnson,  H.  M.  (Dj  Rome. 

King,  J.  L.  TDj  Greensboro. 

Landreth,  Isaac  W.  (Rj  Elk  Creek. 

Lawrence,  W.  A.  (Dj  GofT. 

Leary,  E.  H.  (R^  Mackey's  Ferry. 

Leazar,  A.  (D)  Mooresville. 

Lenoir,  W.  W.  (Dj  Shull's  Mills. 

Liles,  W,  A.  (D)  Wadesboro. 


Lineback,  H.  (Rj  Lineback. 

McAllister,  H.  C.  (Di.. .Mount Pleasant. 

McCotter,  R.  D.  (Dj  ....Pamlico. 

McCurry.  J.  C.  (Dj  Marion. 

McLoud,  C.  M.  (Dj  Asheville. 

M  rsh,  D.  H.  (Dj  Gulf. 

Matheson,  R.  P.  (Di  Tavlorsville. 

I\=athews,  W.  S.  (D)  Six  Runs. 

Mitcbell,  Geo.  H.  (Rj  Winton. 

Montgomery,  (Rj  coi'd  Warrenton. 

Myers,  J.  .S.  (Dj  Charlotte. 

Xewby,  N.  R.  (Rj  Col'd  Xixonville. 

Xewell,  .John  iR)  Col'd  Clarksville. 

Nixon,  Francis  Jr.  (R)  Winfall. 

Overman.  L.  S.  (Dj  Salisburv. 

Page.  E.  R.  (R)   Trenton. 

Patrick,  F.  C.  (D)  Leona. 

,  ^Peebles,  R.  B.  (i)j  Jackson. 

Perso  ,  John  B.  (Rj  Tremont. 

Phillips.  John  Y.  (Dj  Dalton. 

Pittman,  James  M.  (Rj  Col'd. ..Halifax. 

Poe,  J.  W.  (Rj  cord  Ashland. 

Posey,  B.  F.  (Dj....  Hendersonville. 

Powers.  L.  E.  (Dj  Shelbv. 

Powers,  E.  P.  (R)  Fayetteville. 

Proctor,  E.  K.  (Rj  Lumberton. 

Pruitt,  G.  B.  (Rt  Webb  Ford. 

Ray,  J.  F.  (Dj  Franklin. 

Reid.  J.  W.  (Dj  Lowell. 

Reade,  W.  F.  (Rj  Mount  Tirzah. 

Reynolds,  Pryor  (Dj  Leaksville. 

Riiigs.  K.  H.  (Dj  Buxton. 

Bobbins,  M.  S.  (Dj  ..Asheboro. 

tRose,  G.  M.  (Dj  Fayetteville. 

Sandifer,  T.  T.  (Dj  Paw  Creek. 

sherrill,M.  O.  (Dj  Newton. 

Simmons.  E.S.  (Dj  Washington. 

Smith,  J.  R.  (R^  Goldsboro. 

Speller,  T.  R.  (Ri  Col'd  Windsor. 

S^'^nford.  J.  D.  (D;  Kenansville. 

Steed.  B.  W.  (D)  Hill's  Store. 

Stewart,  Daniel  (Dj  ....Troy ville. 

Stokes.  Calvin  (R)  Johnson's  Mills. 

Strinsfield,  W.  W.(Dj  Wavnesville. 

Strudwick.  R.  C.  (D)  Durham. 

Sutton,  E.  H.  (R)  Col'd  ..Edenton. 

Tate.  S.  McD.  (Dj  Morgauton. 

Temple,  J,  A.  (R)  Raleigh. 

I  Thompson,  (\  (D)  Jacksonville. 

Tomlin,  A.  C.  (Dj.....  Olin. 

Turner.  H.  (D)  Cameron. 

Waddell.  W.  H.  (R)  Col.. ..Wilmington. 

Walker,  Geo.  B.  (D)  Robbinsville. 

Williams,  A.  H.  A.  (D)  Oxford. 

Williams,  C.  H.  I'Dj  Dismal. 

Williamson,  H.  D.  (Dj  Cerro  Gordo 

Wilcox,  J.  O.  (Rj  Stagg's  Creek 

Wilson,  G.  W.  (Dj  Kernersville. 

Wood,  Dempsey  (D)  Kinston 

WorThingtnn.  D.  "^TO  Wi  iliarnston" 


*  Was  displaced  by  vote  of  the  Hou.se  on  Feb.  27th,  1S83,  at  which  time  Geo' 
H.  Parker,  contestant,  was  seated, 
t  Was  elected  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives. 


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L.  ALDERMAN, 


Fhotogmpher, 


Over  Williams'  Book  Store, 

I°'a,3retteT7-ille  Street. 

I  only  ask  that  you  mA  call  and  see  my 
Before  having  work  done  elsewhere. 

S.  L.  ALDEEMAN, 

RALEIGH,  N.  C. 


